Freelance Site Manager

Elvet Recruitment Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Elvet Recruitment Limited is seeking a Site Manager for a respected main construction contractor to oversee a new-build leisure/accommodation project in Tees Valley. You will lead on-site operations, drive the programme, and ensure quality from start to handover.

Responsibilities include coordinating subcontractors, managing look‑ahead planning, supervising M&E coordination, and maintaining H&S compliance with RAMS and permits.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and communication skills are essential.
• Experience delivering accommodation sector projects (hotels/apartment schemes is advantageous).
• SMSTS, First Aid and CSCS qualifications required.
• Ability to maintain high safety and quality standards while keeping the programme on track.

Responsibilities

• Daily management of site operations, subcontractors and trades.
• Driving programme, sequencing and short‑term planning.
• Managing scheduling, look‑ahead planning and coordinating progress.
• Handling site‑level purchasing, materials call‑offs and timely deliveries.
• Overseeing external works, internal fit‑out, M&E coordination and civils.
• Ensuring full compliance with H&S standards, RAMS, inductions and permits.
• Liaising with visiting PMs, client reps and design teams.
• Managing QA processes, snagging and handover documentation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

SMSTS

First Aid

CSCS

Job description

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting a Site Manager on behalf of a respected main construction contractor to oversee a new-build project within the leisure/accommodation sector. The scheme runs from October through to April and requires strong site leadership, programme control and consistent quality management.

Role Responsibilities

• Daily management of site operations, subcontractors and trades
• Driving programme, sequencing and short‑term planning
• Managing scheduling, look‑ahead planning and coordinating daily/weekly progress
• Handling site‑level purchasing, materials call‑offs and ensuring timely deliveries
• Overseeing external works, internal fit‑out, M&E coordination and associated civils
• Ensuring full compliance with H&S standards, RAMS, inductions and permits
• Liaising with visiting PMs, client reps and design teams
• Managing QA processes, snagging and handover documentation

Candidate Requirements

• Experience delivering projects in the accommodation sector; background in hotels or apartment schemes is a strong advantage
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• SMSTS, First Aid, CSCS
• Ability to maintain high safety and quality standards while keeping programme on track

Package

• Up to £350/day CIS
• October - April contract