Site Manager

Freelance Site Manager / Senior Site Manager

Freelance Site Manager / Senior Site ManagerLocation: Portsmouth
Contract Length: 2-3 months
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £350 per day (PAYE / Umbrella only - No CIS)
We are recruiting for an experienced Site Manager / Senior Site Manager to support a leading South Coast contractor on a major educational development in Portsmouth. This role focuses on early phase delivery, including full site set up, civils coordination, and utilities installation during a key stage of the project.
Role Responsibilities

• Overseeing full site establishment and logistics planning
• Managing groundworks and civils interfaces
• Coordinating temporary works with the project engineering team
• Planning and sequencing utilities and service installation
• Leading daily coordination with subcontractors
• Ensuring all works meet safety standards, specifications and programme targets
• Supporting quality checks, site compliance and daily reporting

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Manager on large construction schemes
• Strong background in groundworks, civils and early stage project delivery
• Ability to manage multiple trades and maintain site standards
• Excellent communication and coordination skills

Essential certifications:

• Black CSCS Card
• SMSTS
• Asbestos Awareness

What's on Offer

• 2-3 month contract
• Immediate start available
• £350 per day (PAYE / Umbrella)
• Opportunity to work on a major South Coast education project

How to ApplyIf you are interested in this position, please send your CV to or call the Hays Southampton office for a confidential discussion. #