Freelance Site Manager — Residential New-Build (Devon)

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

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.