Lead Site Manager for £40m Theatre Build (Freelance)

ITS (Cheltenham) Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ITS Construction Professionals are seeking a Senior Site Manager to lead a £40m new-build theatre project in Telford. The role is freelance/contract with an 18-month programme and an November 2026 start date.

You will oversee packages, coordinate site teams, and drive quality and safety standards on site. The ideal candidate has strong construction knowledge, hands-on leadership, and the ability to drive issue resolution across multiple trades.

Qualifications

• Senior Site Manager experience or readiness to progress.
• Broad construction knowledge across packages and disciplines.
• Strong understanding of quality control and site processes.
• Excellent problem-solving and leadership skills.
• Proactive ownership of packages and issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee allocated construction packages from commencement through to completion.
• Coordinate subcontractors, site teams and construction activities.
• Manage and monitor programme, quality and health and safety standards.
• Identify issues, implement solutions and ensure works are delivered efficiently.
• Coordinate packages including groundworks, piling, demolition and M&E.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, Site Managers and Site Engineer.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure project procedures are followed.

Skills

Site management

Construction knowledge

Quality control

Leadership

Problem-solving

Job description

ITS Construction Professionals are seeking a Senior Site Manager to lead a £40m new-build theatre project in Telford. The role is freelance/contract with an 18-month programme and an November 2026 start date.

You will oversee packages, coordinate site teams, and drive quality and safety standards on site. The ideal candidate has strong construction knowledge, hands-on leadership, and the ability to drive issue resolution across multiple trades.