Freelance Senior Site Manager - High-Profile Build Lead

Fawkes & Reece Group; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group is seeking a Senior Site Manager on a major construction project on a freelance basis. You will take responsibility for day-to-day site delivery, coordinating subcontractors and site teams to meet drawings, specifications and programme requirements.

The successful candidate will show proven experience on large projects, strong commercial awareness, and a hands-on approach to health & safety, quality and progress reporting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager / Construction Manager on major projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of project costs, variations and change control.
• Excellent knowledge of construction methods, sequencing and site management.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site activities from mobilisation through to completion.
• Coordinate subcontractors, site teams and suppliers.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and programme requirements.
• Monitor progress, productivity and site performance.
• Work closely with the commercial team to identify and manage variations, change and potential commercial risks.
• Assist with programme planning, sequencing and resource allocation.
• Attend progress, coordination and client meetings.
• Maintain accurate site records, reports and project documentation.
• Ensure all works comply with health & safety legislation and company procedures.
• Manage quality assurance and ensure defects are identified and resolved promptly.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and hold teams accountable for delivery.
• Support cost control and commercial decision-making throughout the project.
• Liaise effectively with the client, consultants, designers and supply chain.
• Provide strong leadership and drive a positive, collaborative site culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Job description

Fawkes & Reece Group is seeking a Senior Site Manager on a major construction project on a freelance basis. You will take responsibility for day-to-day site delivery, coordinating subcontractors and site teams to meet drawings, specifications and programme requirements.

The successful candidate will show proven experience on large projects, strong commercial awareness, and a hands-on approach to health & safety, quality and progress reporting.