Freelance Site Manager

O’Neill & Brennan; Okehampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

O’Neill & Brennan seeks a Freelance Site Manager for a residential new-build in Okehampton, Devon. Start Monday 19th October, with the assignment running through the Christmas period. You will oversee day-to-day site operations, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you’ll drive progress, maintain programme discipline and manage resources, while upholding site housekeeping and compliance with drawings and specifications.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager on residential new-build housing developments.
• Valid SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid certificates.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily site operations and coordinate subcontractors and trades.
• Monitor progress against the construction programme.
• Maintain health, safety and site housekeeping to high standards.
• Inspect workmanship and ensure drawings and specifications are followed.
• Liaise with the Project Manager on progress, resources and site issues.
• Ensure quality standards are maintained throughout the build process.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

SMSTS certificate

CSCS certificate

First Aid certificate

Job description

Freelance Site Manager – New-Build Housing

Location: Okehampton, Devon
Start Date: Monday 19th October
Duration: Until the Christmas period

We are currently recruiting an experienced Freelance Site Manager for a well-established national housebuilder, working on a residential development in Okehampton.

Our client has an established presence in the UK housing market, delivering quality new-build homes across a range of developments. The project is a thoughtfully planned residential community on the edge of Okehampton, featuring a mix of modern family homes in a setting close to the surrounding Devon countryside.

The Role

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the site, ensuring construction activities are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily site operations and coordinate subcontractors and trades.
• Monitor progress against the construction programme.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and site housekeeping.
• Inspect workmanship and ensure compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Liaise with the Project Manager regarding progress, resources and any site issues.
• Ensure quality standards are maintained throughout the build process.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Manager on residential new-build housing developments.
• Valid SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid certificates.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage site activities independently and maintain programme and quality standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Freelance Site Manager seeking a long-term assignment through to the Christmas period with a respected national housebuilder.

O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation