Site Manager

Build Recruitment; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly CIS payments

2 weeks' holiday cover

Immediate start

Job summary

Build Recruitment is seeking an experienced Freelance Site Manager to cover 2 weeks' holiday relief on a social housing project in St Austell. You will oversee day-to-day site operations, ensure safety, programme delivery, and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, residents, and the client.

Applicants should hold a valid SMSTS and First Aid at Work, with proven site management experience on refurbishment or social housing schemes.

Qualifications

• Valid SMSTS certificate required.
• First Aid at Work certificate required.
• Experience as Site Manager, preferably in social housing, planned works, or refurbishment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily site activities during the holiday cover period.
• Supervise subcontractors and site teams.
• Ensure health & safety compliance across site.
• Carry out site inspections, toolbox talks, and daily reporting.
• Monitor programme, labour, and materials.
• Liaise with residents and client representatives for smooth delivery.

Skills

SMSTS certificate

First Aid at Work

Job description

Freelance Site Manager Holiday Cover

St Austell

2-Week Temporary Contract Weekly CIS Payments Immediate Start

Build Recruitment is working with a leading social housing contractor looking to appoint an experienced Freelance Site Manager to provide 2 weeks' holiday cover on a social housing project in the St Austell area.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for overseeing day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to a high standard while maintaining excellent relationships with subcontractors, residents, and the client.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily site activities during the holiday cover period.
• Supervise subcontractors and site teams.
• Ensure health & safety compliance across site.
• Carry out site inspections, toolbox talks, and daily reporting.
• Monitor programme, labour, and materials.
• Liaise with residents and client representatives to ensure smooth project delivery.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Site Manager, ideally within social housing, planned works, or refurbishment.
• Valid SMSTS certificate (essential).
• Valid First Aid at Work certificate (essential).
• Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation and site compliance.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

What's on Offer

• Competitive day rate.
• Weekly CIS payments.
• 2 weeks' temporary holiday cover.
• Immediate start with a well-established contractor.