Senior Site Manager

Fawkes and Reece; Billericay; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes and Reece in the United Kingdom is seeking a freelance Senior Site Manager to own a new build school project on a long-term freelance basis. You will lead day-to-day site operations, drive the programme, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure safety and quality standards on site.

The role reports to the on-site Project Manager and involves management of a £65m school build, with long-term career opportunities within a major contractor’s project portfolio.

Qualifications

• Strong background working with reputable main contractors.
• Strong leadership presence and ability to drive site performance.
• Proven experience delivering projects of a similar size.
• SMSTS / Management CSCS Card / First Aid at Work

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day to day site operations.
• Drive the programme and sub-contraction coordination.
• Maintain strict H&S compliance and quality standards.
• Chair progress meetings in order to keep the site team organised.

Skills

SMSTS

CSCS Card

First Aid at Work

Job description

Location: Billericay
Salary: £300.00- £400.00 per Day
Contract: Contract
Type: Full Time

Reference: DI SSM 1708_1786973751
Posted: August 17, 2026

• I've been tasked to find a freelance hands on Senior Site Manager to take ownership of a new build school/academy for a reputable main contractor on a freelance basis for circa 100 weeks, in Essex.
• This is a site-based role requiring a strong construction professional who can take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the project, ensuring it is delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• It's a fantastic way to get yourself into a reputable main contractor with one of the largest order books in the UK right now.

About the project:

• The project is a new build school worth circa £65m, including a new car park. The school is steel frame with a brick work façade, it is currently at ground works stage and due to a large order book the existing Senior Manager has been tasked to build another project.
• You'll be required to report to an on site Project Manager .

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage day to day site operations
• Drive the programme and sub-contraction coordination
• Maintain strict H&S compliance and quality standards
• Chair progress meetings in order to keep the site team organised.

Requirements:

• Strong background working with reputable main contractors
• Strong leadership presence and ability to drive site performance
• Proven experience delivering projects of a similar size
• SMSTS / Management CSCS Card / First Aid at Work

What is being offered

• Competitive salary/package based on experience.
• Opportunity to lead a major school construction project.
• Supportive and professional project team.
• Long-term career opportunities.