Site Manager

Fawkes and Reece; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 46,125 - 55,350; Full time

Job summary

A construction recruitment agency in Sunderland is seeking an experienced Site Manager for a freelance role. The successful candidate will oversee site operations, manage trades, and maintain Health and Safety standards while ensuring the site runs smoothly. Key qualifications include CSCS, First Aid, and SMSTS/SSSTS certifications. This hands-on role requires strong leadership and coordination skills, with a focus on compliance with company standards and effective communication with clients and subcontractors. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Must have CSCS card and First Aid certification.
• Experience in managing building sites is essential.
• Ability to handle Health and Safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage site operations and ensure smooth workflow.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Maintain Health and Safety standards on site.
• Prepare and manage site documentation.

Skills

CSCS

First Aid

SMSTS/SSSTS

Job description

Reference: VAC-SMSR3_1770379245
Posted: February 6, 2026

We are looking for a Site Manager for a months term FREELANCE role in Sunderland

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Sunderland, SR3

MUST HAVES:

• CSCS
• First Aid
• SMSTS/SSSTS

My client is a House building contractor, who work in the residential sector building 2 - 4 bed homes. Our Client Build New Build Traditional build Homes. As a result of expansion and new developments, they are currently looking to recruit an experienced House building Site Manager to work with them on a Temp basis.

As a Site Manager, you will need to be established and confident in running a Site and Managing Trades. Having traditional House Building Background is not essential but would help. This role is extremely hands on where you will be more out on site looking after trades and making sure the site runs smoothly rathen than operatng this from the office.

You'll be working closely with NHBC inspections and over looking the pre-plaster stage where you might be signing them off or working closely with customer care works

• Reporting to the Project / Contracts Manager on the progress against the programme
• Maintenance of company required Health & Safety procedures / initiatives including PPE, Site Inductions, Management of Method Statements/Risk Assessments, Work Permits, Scaffold/Lifting equipment inspections
• Adherence to the Company quality standards including Management of defects, compliance with specification, compliance with materials / workmanship schedules, subcontractor code of conduct, considerate Constructors Scheme
• Helping keep site clean and tidy.
• Helping to lead and coordinate the site team
• Assisting with the preparation of the Health and Safety file
• Maintaining and update Construction Phase Health & Safety plan as works proceed
• Liaising with the client, consultants, contract administrator, head office etc.
• To be responsible for the opening and closing of the site facilities
• Management of site facilities; welfare, toilets, offices, compound area etc.
• To assist in the management of project specific preliminaries
• Co-ordinating the Sub-Contractors as appropriate
• Preparation / assistance with the site progress reports
• Safe storage and co-ordination of materials
• To be responsible for the accurate / timely completion of site based documentation
• Attendance at project and company related meetings
• To ensure all relevant resident and public complaints are resolved efficiently

If you are interested in this position call us on 01142130900 (option 1, ask for Carl or Atlanta) or alternatively apply with your cv