Freelance Senior Site Manager - Live Education Project

Cobalt Recruitment; Coalville; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobalt Recruitment is seeking an experienced Freelance Site Manager to lead an 18-week extension project at a live school in Manchester. You will manage day-to-day site operations, coordinate trades, and drive the programme to handover while maintaining strict Health & Safety standards in an occupied environment.

The role requires hands-on leadership on build and fit-out activities, RAMS reviews, toolbox talks, and close collaboration with the project team and client.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS, SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid at Work are required.
• Experience in managing construction and fit-out projects, ideally in schools or live environments.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of the live construction site.
• Co-ordinate subcontractors and trades to maintain the programme.
• Drive the programme to achieve key deadlines.
• Manage both build and fit-out activities on site.
• Lead site inductions, RAMS reviews and toolbox talks.
• Maintain site records and documentation.
• Quality control, snagging and preparation for handover.
• Liaise with project team, client and stakeholders.
• Ensure the site remains safe, organised and professional throughout the works.

Education

Enhanced DBS

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid at Work

Job description

Cobalt Recruitment is seeking an experienced Freelance Site Manager to lead an 18-week extension project at a live school in Manchester. You will manage day-to-day site operations, coordinate trades, and drive the programme to handover while maintaining strict Health & Safety standards in an occupied environment.

The role requires hands-on leadership on build and fit-out activities, RAMS reviews, toolbox talks, and close collaboration with the project team and client.