Site Manager

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is looking for a Freelance Site Manager or Senior Site Manager to oversee a prestigious residential project in City of Westminster. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in high-end residential projects, hold necessary certifications, and manage the site independently to ensure efficient operations. This is a freelance role with competitive daily rates and immediate interviews available, aiming for a project start at the end of February.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Immediate interviews

Prestigious project opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing residential projects.
• Strong ability to manage internal works and critical tasks independently.
• Must be fully autonomous and able to drive works forward.

Responsibilities

• Manage the site day-to-day, ensuring delivery aligns with project plans.
• Interpret drawings accurately and manage changes as they arise.
• Coordinate subcontractors efficiently to ensure smooth operations.
• Oversee high-end finishes and maintain quality assurance.
• Ensure all trades understand their scopes and have proper access to drawings.
• Maintain strong communication across the site regarding instructions and inquiries.
• Drive health and safety compliance on site.
• Resolve issues proactively to maintain program progress.

Skills

Site Management

High-end residential experience

Health and safety compliance

Team coordination

Problem-solving

Education

SMSTS certification

CSCS (Black or Gold) certification

First Aid certification

Asbestos Awareness certification

Job description

Freelance Site Manager / Senior Site Manager

Location: City of Westminster
Contract Type: Freelance / Temporary
Project Start: End of February (interviews taking place now)

We are working with an established main contractor delivering a high-end residential project in North West London. They are seeking a freelance Site Manager or Senior Site Manager to take full ownership of the site and drive works efficiently to meet programme deadlines. This is a hands‑on, autonomous role ideally suited to a contractor with strong experience in high‑end residential projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Full day‑to‑day management of the site, ensuring works are delivered in line with drawings, programme, and critical path
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• Reading and interpreting drawings accurately, identifying changes, and raising RFIs promptly to keep the programme on track
• Running the site independently, coordinating subcontractors, and organising workloads to ensure smooth operations
• Overseeing internal works, including basements and high‑end finishes, ensuring quality and attention to detail
• Setting out works, checking accuracy, and making sure high‑end elements are completed correctly
• Ensuring all trades understand their scope of works and have access to the correct, up‑to‑date drawings
• Maintaining strong site communication, staying on top of emails, instructions, and queries
• Driving health and safety compliance on site, including inductions and ongoing monitoring
• Resolving issues proactively and escalating only when necessary to maintain programme progress

Experience & Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Manager or Senior Site Manager on residential projects
• High‑end residential experience preferred; strong general residential experience considered
• Confident managing internal works, sequencing, and programme‑critical tasks
• Fully autonomous on site, able to push works forward without close supervision
• Must hold valid SMSTS, CSCS (Black or Gold), First Aid, and Asbestos Awareness certification

What is on Offer

• Freelance contract with competitive daily rates in line with London high‑end residential market
• Immediate interviews for a project starting at the end of February
• Opportunity to work on a prestigious residential scheme in a prime London location

If you would like to discuss this role further, please feel free to reach out to Vekshana directly.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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