Freelance Site Manager

Fawkes and Reece; Retford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment firm is seeking a Freelance Site Manager for a secure public sector project in Retford, England. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years' experience in construction, preferably in secure environments, and should possess EL1 clearance. The position offers a pay rate of £270-300 per day with ongoing/long-term duration. Weekly pay on Fridays is provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of previous experience in construction, preferably in a secure environment.
• Experience working on public sector, MoJ, prison, or secure environment projects is essential.
• UK driving licence is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fitout of workshop area within a secure environment.
• Lead and manage construction activities to ensure project completion on time and budget.
• Co-ordinate and manage contracts and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with secure environment procedures and site access rules.
• Maintain daily records and progress reports.
• Liaise with client and project managers daily.

Skills

Construction management

EL1 clearance

Compliance with site procedures

HSE monitoring

Job description

Reference: SM Worksop_1761217453
Posted: October 23, 2025

*PRISON EXPERIENCE/ EL1 CLEARANCE PREFERRED BUT NOT ESSENTIAL*

We're Hiring: Freelance Site Manager
Location: Retford
Sectors: Prison
Project Types: Refurb/ Fitout
Values: TBC
Payrate: £270-300 per day
Duration: Ongoing /long term

We are seeking experienced Freelance Site Managers for an upcoming secure public sector project in the Northwest. Candidates require EL1 clearance preferably but not essential.

Key Responsibilities of a Freelance Site Manager:

• Oversee fitout of workshop area within secure environment - EL1 clearance preferable.
• Lead and manage construction activities and ensure project is on time, on budget, and to specification.
• Co-ordinate and manage contracts and subcontractors.
• Ensure full compliance within secure environment procedures and site access rules.
• Maintain daily records, reports, and progress reports.
• Liaise with client, authorities, project managers on a daily basis.
• Monitor all HSE and maintain to the highest standard.
• Ensure quality checks are carried out.

Requirements for the Freelance Site Manager:

• Minimum 4 years previous experience in construction (secure environment preferred).
• Security clearance - EL1 preferrable.
• Experience working on public sector, MoJ, prison, or secure environment projects.
• UK driving licence is preferred.
• 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.