Site Manager

Search Consultancy Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Consultancy Ltd. is seeking an experienced Freelance Construction Site Manager to oversee a major industrial project in Doncaster.

You will lead on-site operations, coordinating subcontractors and resources to meet milestones on time and to quality standards. Responsibilities include enforcing health and safety, aligning with the project program, reporting progress to the Project Director and client, and ensuring efficient site performance from mobilisation to handover.

Qualifications

• Proven freelance or contract track record managing industrial projects.
• Valid SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certification.
• Valid CSCS Card.
• Current First Aid at Work certificate.
• Strong technical background in structural steel, civil engineering, and industrial fit-outs.
• Exceptional leadership, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site operations and ensure adherence to the construction program and specs.
• Enforce health, safety and environmental compliance through inductions, toolbox talks and audits.
• Coordinate subcontractors, trades and suppliers to maximise productivity.
• Implement quality control protocols for industrial structures and installations.
• Provide progress updates to the Project Director and client representatives, flag risks and resolve issues.
• Manage plant, materials and on-site resources to prevent bottlenecks and control costs.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Stakeholder management

Education

SMSTS certification

CSCS Card

First Aid at Work

Job description

Job Advert: Freelance Construction Site Manager (Industrial Project)

Location: Doncaster, UK

Job Type: Freelance / Contract

Duration: 4-6 months

Industry: Construction

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Freelance Construction Site Manager to oversee a major industrial construction project in Doncaster. You will take charge of on-site operations, ensuring that this high-stakes industrial build is executed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

As the lead on-site representative, you will manage subcontractors, coordinate workflows, and ensure the project hits all milestone targets within the agreed timeframe.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Management: Oversee day-to-day site operations, ensuring the build strictly follows the construction program, design specs, and engineering plans.
• Health & Safety Enforcement: Enforce rigorous health, safety, and environmental compliance, leading inductions, toolbox talks, and routine site audits.
• Subcontractor Coordination: Manage and direct on-site trades, subcontractors, and suppliers to maintain maximum productivity and teamwork.
• Quality & Compliance: Implement stringent quality control protocols for all industrial structures, civil works, and installations.
• Progress Reporting: Liaise closely with the Project Director and client representatives, delivering transparent progress updates, identifying risks, and solving issues proactively.
• Logistics & Resource Control: Oversee plant, material deliveries, and on-site resource allocation to prevent bottlenecks and control costs.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

• Proven freelance or contract track record managing industrial projects (e.g., logistics hubs, manufacturing plants, car showrooms or large warehouses).
• Valid SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certification.
• Valid CSCS Card
• Current First Aid at Work certificate.
• Strong technical background in structural steel, civil engineering, and industrial fit-outs.
• Exceptional leadership, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age