Freelance Structural Site Manager – Steel & Cladding

Harvey Jacob Ltd; Elstow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Jacob Ltd. is seeking a Site Manager on a freelance basis to lead a large steel structure and cladding package for a new distribution centre near Bedford.

The role runs for two years with a November 2026 start, reporting to the Senior Site Manager and coordinating with the Design Manager to resolve design issues from drawings. The successful candidate will chair subcontract meetings, produce lookahead schedules, and oversee safety, quality and site coordination.

Qualifications

• Must hold Black or White CSCS, SMSTS, First Aid, Temporary Works Supervisor, Fire Marshal and Asbestos Awareness.

Responsibilities

• Manage steel structure and cladding packages on a large new-build distribution centre.
• Liaise with the Design Manager to resolve design issues from drawings.
• Chair subcontract meetings and coordinate progress.
• Prepare lookahead schedules for packages, safety, and quality.
• Ensure compliance with site safety and quality standards.

Tools

CSCS (Black or White)

SMSTS

First Aid

Temporary Works Supervisor

Fire Marshal

Asbestos Awareness

Job description

Harvey Jacob Ltd. is seeking a Site Manager on a freelance basis to lead a large steel structure and cladding package for a new distribution centre near Bedford.

The role runs for two years with a November 2026 start, reporting to the Senior Site Manager and coordinating with the Design Manager to resolve design issues from drawings. The successful candidate will chair subcontract meetings, produce lookahead schedules, and oversee safety, quality and site coordination.