Freelance Site Manager

Fawkes and Reece; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Site Manager for multiple long-term commercial projects in Barrow-in-Furness. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years in site management within the defence/aerospace sector. Responsibilities include overseeing project progress, ensuring health and safety compliance, and liaising with the design team and clients. Competitive rates and weekly pay are offered.

Benefits

Competitive day/hourly rate

Weekly pay on a Friday

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4+ years experience in a Site Manager position.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial works projects.
• Report to Project Manager.
• Monitor site progress and ensure health & safety is met.
• Support design team, consultant, and client reps.
• Chair and manage daily meetings.
• Ensure project runs smoothly on day to day basis.
• Ensure H&S is adhered to & updated accordingly.
• Record on-site progress and lookaheads.
• Work closely with the contracts manager.

Skills

Experience as a Site Manager (defence/aerospace sector)

CSCS Certification

SMSTS Certification

First Aid Certification

UK driving license and access to own vehicle

Job description

Reference: SM Barrow_1758624185
Posted: September 23, 2025

BPSS CLEARANCE REQUIRED - MULTIPLE LONG TERM PROJECTS

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial works projects
• Report to Project Manager
• Monitor site progress and ensure health & safety is met
• Support design team, consultant, and client reps
• Chair and manage daily meetings (Client and internal)
• Ensure project runs smoothly on day to day basis
• Ensure H&S is adhered to & updated accordingly
• Record on-site progress and lookaheads
• Work closely with the contracts manager

Required Qualifications/Experience

• Experience as a Site Manager (defence/aerospace sector)
• CSCS, SMSTS, First Aid
• Minimum of 4+ years experience in a Site Managers position
• UK driving license and access to own vehicle

What's on offer

• Day / hourly rate - whatever your preference
• Weekly pay on a Friday

How to apply

Please apply directly to this job ad or for more information please call Sam at Fawkes & Reece on 01204 554 884.