Site Manager

CR1 Group Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor in Manchester is seeking an experienced Freelance Site Manager to oversee refurbishment projects for a high-profile client. The role involves managing site operations, coordinating teams, and ensuring project milestones are met. Ideal candidates should have a proven track record in site management and strong knowledge of health and safety compliance. A competitive freelance day rate and collaborative working environment are offered. This is a hands-on position that demands leadership and organizational skills.

Benefits

Competitive freelance day rate

Opportunity to lead significant projects

Supportive project team environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Site Manager on refurbishment and fit-out projects.
• Experience in managing distribution centres is ideal but not essential.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations across the 24-week programme.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and on-site teams for smooth delivery.
• Monitor progress against programme milestones and report regularly.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Job description

Freelance Site Manager – Distribution Centre Refurbishment & Fit-Out

Project : 22 weeks

Location : Manchester

Start Date : Mid Feb

Day Rate : Negotiable

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Site Manager to join our client who are main contractor that turnover circa £80m. They have been allocated a national roll out in the region of £35m’s worth of Small / Medium Distribution centre refurbishments for their client, a world leading brand. The scope of works vary across all schemes and are from £1.2m to £2.4m a piece.

Project durations are 22 – 26 weeks.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong leadership, organisational skills, and the ability to deliver the project on time and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations across the 24-week programme.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and on-site teams to ensure smooth delivery.
• Monitor progress against programme milestones and report regularly to the project team.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and company policies.
• Oversee quality control and resolve any issues that arise during construction and fit-out.

Requirements

• Proven track record as a Site Manager on refurbishment and fit-out projects.
• Experience in managing distribution centres, warehouses, or similar industrial facilities would be ideal but essential.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, health & safety, and compliance standards.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and drive the project to completion.
• Freelance / contract availability for the full 24-week duration.

Certificates required

• CSCS Card (managers)
• SMSTS
• 3 day first Aid
• Asbestos Awareness

What We Offer

• Competitive freelance day rate and a run of work for the 2026
• Opportunity to lead a significant refurbishment projects from start to finish.
• Collaborative working environment with a supportive project team