Site Manager (Freelance)

ZipRecruiter; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A construction recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Freelance Site Manager for a prestigious residential project in Portsmouth. The role involves managing subcontractors, ensuring quality and safety standards, and delivering the project on time and budget. Essential qualifications include SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid certifications. Competitive freelance day rate offered.

Benefits

Competitive freelance day rate

Opportunity to work on prestigious projects

Ongoing pipeline of freelance work

Qualifications

• Strong track record of managing timber frame projects.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver projects to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily site operations, ensuring compliance with health & safety policies.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors and direct labour.
• Oversee timber frame erection, ensuring build quality and programme deadlines are achieved.

Skills

Proven Site Manager experience

Managing timber frame projects

Excellent organisational skills

Leadership skills

Education

SMSTS certificate

CSCS card

First Aid certification

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Candidate required: Freelance Site Manager
Job Type: Freelance
Start date: ASAP
Industry: Construction
Location: Portsmouth

About the client: Our client is a well-established main contractor specialising in delivering high-quality residential and mixed-use developments. With a strong pipeline of projects in the South, they are seeking an experienced Freelance Site Manager with proven timber frame experience to oversee the delivery of a fast-paced housing scheme in Portsmouth. This is a key role where you will be responsible for managing subcontractors, ensuring quality and safety standards, and driving the project to successful completion on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily site operations, ensuring compliance with health & safety policies
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors and direct labour
• Oversee timber frame erection, ensuring build quality and programme deadlines are achieved
• Carry out site inductions, toolbox talks, and ensure RAMS are adhered to
• Maintain accurate site records, progress reports, and communication with the Project Manager
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships on site

Qualifications

• Proven Site Manager experience within residential construction
• Strong track record of managing timber frame projects
• SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid (essential)
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver projects to a high standard

What’s on offer

• Competitive freelance day rate
• Opportunity to work on a prestigious residential scheme with a reputable contractor
• Ongoing pipeline of freelance work in the South region

How to apply

Please send an updated CV or call the office line to apply.

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