Freelance Site Manager - Fire Safety & Housing Projects

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd invites an experienced Freelance Site Manager to lead a social housing fire safety project, taking responsibility for day-to-day delivery on site.

Start date 5 October 2026; project duration until December 2027; hours 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday to Friday. This long-term freelance role requires strong safety and coordination skills to manage internal and external works while minimising disruption to residents.

Qualifications

• SMSTS, CSCS Card and First Aid at Work required.
• Proven site management experience in social housing or occupied properties.
• Experience managing fire safety, fire remediation or compliance works.
• Experience coordinating internal and external works.
• Excellent health and safety knowledge.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient IT skills: email, MS Office, spreadsheets and PM systems.
• Familiarity with RAMS, permits, inductions and toolbox talks.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of site operations.
• Oversee fire safety and remediation works.
• Coordinate internal and external work packages.
• Manage subcontractors and ensure progress against programme.
• Maintain health and safety standards on site.
• Carry out site inspections and keep records.
• Liaise with residents, client reps and stakeholders.
• Manage RAMS, permits, inductions and toolbox talks.
• Monitor progress and produce reports against programme.
• Minimise disruption to residents.

Skills

SMSTS

CSCS Card

First Aid at Work

Site Management experience

Social housing experience

Fire safety/remediation experience

Internal and external works

Health & safety knowledge

Communication skills

IT skills

Job description

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd invites an experienced Freelance Site Manager to lead a social housing fire safety project, taking responsibility for day-to-day delivery on site.

Start date 5 October 2026; project duration until December 2027; hours 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday to Friday. This long-term freelance role requires strong safety and coordination skills to manage internal and external works while minimising disruption to residents.