We are looking for an experienced Freelance Site Manager to manage a schools refurbishment scheme in the PO12 area.
The project includes a significant roofing package, so we are particularly interested in Site Managers with a strong roofing background who are comfortable managing specialist roofing subcontractors, refurbishment works and live/occupied education environments.
You will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the site, ensuring works are delivered safely, to programme and to the required quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Day-to-day management of the refurbishment works
- Managing and coordinating roofing and associated subcontract packages
- Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and programme
- Managing health & safety on site, including RAMS, inductions, toolbox talks and site inspections
- Monitoring quality and carrying out snagging/defect inspections
- Coordinating subcontractors, deliveries and site logistics
- Liaising with the Project Manager, Contracts Manager, client and school representatives
- Maintaining daily site records and progress reports
- Managing short-term programmes and identifying potential delays
- Ensuring appropriate protection and segregation is maintained where works interface with school staff, pupils or the public
- Overseeing temporary works, access, scaffolding and working-at-height activities associated with the roofing package
- Driving the project through to completion and handover
Required Experience
- Proven experience as a Site Manager on refurbishment projects
- Strong previous experience managing roofing works/packages
- Experience of flat and/or pitched roofing systems and associated external works
- Good understanding of working at height, scaffolding and roofing-related health & safety
- Previous schools/education sector experience is highly desirable
- Experience working within live or occupied environments
- Strong subcontractor management and programming skills
- Ability to manage quality, health & safety and programme simultaneously
- Good communication and client-facing skills
Qualifications / Tickets
Applicants should ideally hold:
- SMSTS
- CSCS - Manager/Black Card
- First Aid at Work
- Asbestos Awareness
- DBS clearance or willingness/ability to obtain the appropriate clearance for working within a school environment