Residential Site Manager – Long-Term Freelance

Catering; Guildford; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Catering is seeking an experienced Site Manager for a long-term freelance role on a residential housing project in the Guildford area. You will lead internal works, coordinate trades, and ensure high-quality finishes while maintaining stringent health and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has a strong background with a main contractor, SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid certification, and is able to commit to a long-term freelance position on site in the South East.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager with a main contractor.
• Strong residential / housing background.
• Experience managing internals and finishing works.
• Strong knowledge of new-build residential construction.
• SMSTS.
• CSCS.
• First Aid.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Able to commit to a long-term freelance position.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal works and finishing packages across the development.
• Coordinate subcontractors and trades to ensure works are delivered safely, on programme and to a high standard.
• Monitor quality, progress and productivity across the site.
• Carry out regular inspections and ensure works are completed in line with drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate with the wider site management and construction team.
• Manage snagging and ensure outstanding works are closed out efficiently.
• Maintain high standards of health & safety and site organisation.
• Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers and site teams to resolve any issues.

Skills

Site Manager

Residential

Finishes

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Communication

Organisation

Freelance

Job description

Catering is seeking an experienced Site Manager for a long-term freelance role on a residential housing project in the Guildford area. You will lead internal works, coordinate trades, and ensure high-quality finishes while maintaining stringent health and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has a strong background with a main contractor, SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid certification, and is able to commit to a long-term freelance position on site in the South East.