Freelance Site Manager
CV-LibraryChesterfield, DerbyshiretemporaryPosted: 30 September 2026
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Location: Chesterfield
Contract: Freelance, ongoing
Start Date: ASAP
Working Hours: Days
We are currently looking for an experienced Freelance Site Manager to join a live reservoir upgrade project, overseeing a range of improvement works including access road alterations and associated site upgrades.
This is an immediate-start opportunity for an experienced Site Manager who is confident working independently and managing construction activities safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and supervise day-to-day site activities and subcontractors.
* Oversee reservoir upgrade works and modifications to the site access road.
* Ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
* Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors.
* Monitor progress and ensure programme requirements are met.
* Carry out site inspections and ensure all works comply with RAMS and project requirements.
* Manage and monitor temporary works on site.
* Maintain accurate site records, daily reports and documentation.
* Liaise with the project management team, subcontractors and other site personnel.
* Ensure a strong focus on health, safety and environmental requirements throughout the works.
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Site Manager within a relevant construction/civil engineering environment.
* Previous experience working on reservoir, infrastructure, civils, highways or similar projects would be highly beneficial.
* Previous experience with shuttering joinery, reinforced concrete and rebar - essential.
* SMSTS – essential.
* Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) qualification/experience – essential.
* Relevant CSCS card – essential
* Strong understanding of health & safety, RAMS and site procedures.
* Ability to manage subcontractors and site activities with minimal supervision.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
What We Offer
* Immediate start
* Freelance contract
* Opportunity to work on a significant infrastructure/reservoir upgrade project
* Competitive freelance rate, dependent on experience
Please note – for this client, CIS or Outside IR35 is not an option for payment
Location: Chesterfield
Contract: Freelance, ongoing
Start Date: ASAP
Working Hours: Days
We are currently looking for an experienced Freelance Site Manager to join a live reservoir upgrade project, overseeing a range of improvement works including access road alterations and associated site upgrades.
This is an immediate-start opportunity for an experienced Site Manager who is confident working independently and managing construction activities safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and supervise day-to-day site activities and subcontractors.
* Oversee reservoir upgrade works and modifications to the site access road.
* Ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
* Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors.
* Monitor progress and ensure programme requirements are met.
* Carry out site inspections and ensure all works comply with RAMS and project requirements.
* Manage and monitor temporary works on site.
* Maintain accurate site records, daily reports and documentation.
* Liaise with the project management team, subcontractors and other site personnel.
* Ensure a strong focus on health, safety and environmental requirements throughout the works.
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Site Manager within a relevant construction/civil engineering environment.
* Previous experience working on reservoir, infrastructure, civils, highways or similar projects would be highly beneficial.
* Previous experience with shuttering joinery, reinforced concrete and rebar - essential.
* SMSTS – essential.
* Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) qualification/experience – essential.
* Relevant CSCS card – essential
* Strong understanding of health & safety, RAMS and site procedures.
* Ability to manage subcontractors and site activities with minimal supervision.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
What We Offer
* Immediate start
* Freelance contract
* Opportunity to work on a significant infrastructure/reservoir upgrade project
* Competitive freelance rate, dependent on experience
Please note – for this client, CIS or Outside IR35 is not an option for payment