Site Manager

Fawkes & Reece London; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London seeks an experienced Site Manager for a freelance project in Newmarket. You will lead day-to-day on-site activities, work autonomously and coordinate contractors to keep progress on track.

The role demands EL1 security clearance or willingness to undergo the process before starting. Immediate commencement is possible, with the project running through February 2027 and reporting to the project team.

Qualifications

• EL1 security clearance willingness and ability.
• Freelance site management experience on similar projects.
• Ability to coordinate contractors and site teams.
• Immediate start, subject to security clearances.
• Newmarket-based project knowledge beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day site operations
• Coordinating contractors and site teams
• Monitoring progress against programme
• Ensuring health and safety standards
• Liaising with project team and stakeholders

Skills

Groundworks experience

Statutory services experience

Autonomous working

Site safety awareness

Strong organisational skills

Job description

Site Manager - Newmarket

We are currently looking for an experienced Site Manager for a freelance project in Newmarket, running until February 2027.

EL1 security clearance is a key requirement for this project. The successful Site Manager must be willing and able to undergo the required EL1 security clearance process before commencing on site.

The Site Manager will need to be confident working autonomously, with previous groundworks and statutory services experience preferred.

About the role of Site Manager

The Site Manager will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of works on site in Newmarket, working autonomously and coordinating site activities.

The position is available for an immediate start, subject to successful initial security clearances, with the project expected to run until February 2027.

Responsibilities for Site Manager

• Managing day-to-day site operations
• Working autonomously and taking responsibility for site activities
• Coordinating contractors and site teams
• Monitoring progress against programme
• Ensuring health and safety standards are maintained
• Managing site documentation and reporting
• Liaising with the project team and relevant stakeholders

Requirements for Site Manager

• Must be willing and able to undergo EL1 security clearance
• Previous Site Manager experience
• Capable of working autonomously
• Groundworks experience preferable
• Statutory services experience preferable
• Strong site management and organisational skills
• Available for an immediate start, subject to successful initial security clearances

The Company

The Site Manager will be working with an established contractor delivering a project in the Newmarket area.

What we offer for Site Manager

• Freelance contract
• Contract running until February 2027
• Immediate start subject to security clearance
• Newmarket-based project