Freelance Site Manager

Fawkes and Reece; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment agency is seeking a Freelance Site Manager for ongoing fast food restaurant refurbishment projects in the North East and North West. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fast track refurbishments and at least 5 years of experience in site management. Accommodation is covered for overnight stays, and the payrate ranges from £280 to £300 a day.

Benefits

Accommodation paid for overnight stays

Weekly pay on Fridays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a Site Manager's position.
• UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Must be willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage fast track refurb projects on fast food chain.
• Ensure project is on-time and to client specification.
• Report directly to the Project Manager.
• Monitor site progress and ensure compliance with health & safety standards.

Skills

Fast track refurbishment project experience

Health & safety compliance

Contractor management

Communication with clients

Education

CSCS certification

SMSTS certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Reference: SM NE_1761576389
Posted: October 27, 2025

*ONGOING PROJECTS - PREVIOUS FASTFOOD OR FAST TRACK PROJECT EXPERIENCE IS PREFERRED*

We're Hiring: Freelance Site Manager
Location: North East / North West
Sectors: Commercial
Project Types: Fast food chain refurbishments
Payrate: £280 - £300 a day
Duration: 3-4 week projects ONGOING

Fawkes & Reece are hiring for Freelance Site Managers for upcoming fasttrack fast food restaurant refurbishments in the North East and North West. The ideal candidate will have worked on fast food restaurants previously and/or have worked on fas track refurbishment projects. These projects will be ongoing and accommodation is paid for if needing to stay away.

What You’ll Do as a Freelance Site Manager:

• Manage fast track refurb projects on fastfood chain.
• Ensure project is on-time and to client specification. (3-4 week)
• Report directly to the Project Manager
• Manage contractors and subcontractors on-site daily.
• Monitor site progress and ensure compliance with health & safety standards
• Coordinate with design teams, consultants, and client representatives
• Working some weekends will be required

Required Qualifications/Experience for the Freelance Site Manager:

• Experience working on commercial fasttrack food refurb projects or fast track refurbs.
• CSCS, SMSTS, First Aid
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a Site Managers position
• UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
• Must be willing to travel
• Day rate
• Accommodation paid by contractor
• 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.