Site Manager - Fit out

CR1 Group Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Freelance Site Manager for a 24-week project in Croydon focused on refurbishment and fit-out of distribution centres. The role requires strong leadership and organisational skills to manage site operations and coordinate teams. Candidates should have a proven track record in a similar position and must hold necessary certificates including CSCS and SMSTS. An attractive competitive day rate is offered for this hands-on management role.

Benefits

Competitive freelance day rate

Opportunity to lead significant projects

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Site Manager on refurbishment and fit-out projects.
• Experience in managing distribution centres or similar industrial facilities.
• Ability to work independently and drive the project to completion.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication

Construction processes

Health & safety compliance

Education

CSCS Card (managers)

SMSTS

3 day first Aid

Asbestos Awareness

Job description

Freelance Site Manager – Distribution Centre Refurbishment & Fit‑Out

Project: 26 weeks

Location: Croydon

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 2025
• Opportunity to lead a significant refurbishment projects from start to finish.
• Collaborative working environment with a supportive project team