Lead Site Manager - Commercial Office Fit-Out (Freelance)

Randstad CPE; Manchester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a highly capable Freelance Site Manager to lead a high-spec commercial office fit-out in Manchester, acting as on-site lead from strip-out to handover, ensuring on-time delivery, budget control, and top-quality finish.

You will drive schedule, safety, quality, and coordination with trades, reporting to the Project Manager and client representatives to ensure on-time delivery and a premium finish.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as Site Manager on commercial office fit-out or refurbishment projects.
• SMSTS certified
• CSCS Card (Ideally Black/Management).
• First Aid at Work certificate.
• Asbestos Awareness (preferred).
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage a diverse site team.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Site Supervision: oversee daily on-site operations, ensuring trades and subcontractors are working efficiently and to schedule.
• Health & Safety: enforce site health and safety regulations, inductions, toolbox talks, and risk assessments.
• Quality Control: monitor workmanship to meet client specifications and design standards.
• Project Coordination: manage site deliveries, materials and logistics to prevent delays.
• Reporting: maintain site diaries and progress reports; communicate with the Project Manager and client representatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Site operations

Education

SMSTS certificate

CSCS Card (Black/Management)

First Aid at Work certificate

Asbestos Awareness

Job description

Randstad CPE is seeking a highly capable Freelance Site Manager to lead a high-spec commercial office fit-out in Manchester, acting as on-site lead from strip-out to handover, ensuring on-time delivery, budget control, and top-quality finish.

You will drive schedule, safety, quality, and coordination with trades, reporting to the Project Manager and client representatives to ensure on-time delivery and a premium finish.