Freelance Senior Site Manager

SISK Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Freelance Senior Site Manager to oversee a large-scale project in Manchester. The role includes managing site operations, ensuring safety protocols, and maintaining quality control. Ideal candidates will have over ten years of experience and relevant certifications, offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car or allowance

26 days holiday (option to purchase more)

Employer pension

Competitive mileage rate

Travel expenses

Flexible and remote working options

Enhanced parental leave

Opportunities for professional and educational development

Qualifications

• Over ten years of experience across various sectoral projects.
• Proven leadership in delivering medium to large-scale projects.
• Hold relevant academic or industry qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily supervision of the construction site.
• Ensure adherence to HSEQS protocols on sites.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and clients.

Skills

People Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Degree or diploma in a construction-related subject

Tools

CSCS for Managers

SMSTS

CDM/PSCS Awareness

First Aid

Lifting Supervisor

Job description

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The Senior Site Manager has overall responsibility for a specific site, typically a large-scale project. They are the construction leader on the ground, managing the daily supervision of the construction site. Responsibilities include monitoring site preparation before project launch and overseeing safe and efficient site operations throughout construction.

John Sisk & Son has built a reputation for excellence as a family-owned international construction company, providing trust, certainty, and value to clients while leading change.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Participate in compiling the initial programme and maintain awareness of weekly targets.
2. Plan and oversee site setup, ensuring facilities are in place before project launch.
3. Manage relationships with subcontractors onsite.
4. Ensure adherence to HSEQS protocols on sites.
5. Maintain quality control procedures.
6. Ensure TWR is in place and up to date.
7. Monitor onsite energy and waste data.
8. Implement an efficient registration system for individuals entering and leaving the site.
9. Flag issues with Contract Management/Commercial Teams affecting project delivery, including materials, schedules, resources, H&S, costs, or delivery.
10. Demonstrate strong people management skills.
11. Possess knowledge of good industrial relations practices.
12. Handle conflicting priorities and difficult stakeholders, especially subcontractors.
13. Communicate effectively with colleagues and clients, adapting style as needed.
14. Manage subcontractor supervision effectively.
15. Have over ten years of experience across various sectoral projects.
16. Proven leadership in delivering medium to large-scale projects.
17. Hold relevant academic or industry qualifications.
18. Possess certifications such as CSCS for Managers, SMSTS, CDM/PSCS Awareness, BBS, S5 Q10 workshops, First Aid, Lifting Supervisor, and a Driving Licence.
19. Have a degree or diploma in a construction-related subject.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Company car or allowance
• 26 days holiday (option to purchase more)
• Employer pension
• Competitive mileage rate
• Travel expenses
• Flexible and remote working options
• Enhanced parental leave
• Opportunities for professional and educational development

Our people are central to our success. We offer purposeful work, work-life balance, limitless career opportunities, and a great team environment.

Our Internal Recruitment Team handles all vacancies directly. Unsolicited agency contacts and CV sharing will not be accepted, and no fees are applicable for introductions.

The full job specification is available upon request.

We are committed to attracting diverse talent. We encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply, emphasizing transferable skills and potential beyond technical expertise.

Additional Information:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Project Management and IT
• Industry: Construction