Freelance Site Manager

  • Elvet Recruitment
  • Blyth, Northumberland
  • 17/04/2026
Contract Construction Contracts Manager Civil Engineer Site Engineer Site Manager Management

Job Description

Elvet Recruitment are currently on the lookout for a Freelance Site Manager to work on a major Civil Engineering project in Northumberland.

The initial duration will be until January 2026 with further works to be confirmed as workloads are released.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Full management of site, reporting to and liaising with a Contracts Manager & Construction Director.
  • Leading projects from early site setup through to handover.
  • Ensure programmes are reviewed and updated.
  • Completing daily site diaries.
  • Ordering materials for site.
  • Ensure RAMS are written and updated.
  • Progress meetings with senior management and client.
  • Overseeing direct delivery teams and sub-contractors.

Experience required:

Must have:

  • Experience working as Site Agent or Site Manager.
  • Experience managing projects from cradle to grave.
  • Detailed experience with: Foundations, Concrete, Structures and Heavy Civils
  • SMSTS, Temporary Works, Appointed Person, First Aid.

Nice to have:

  • Engineering background, working from Site Engineer to Site Agent.
  • Degree qualified or HNC/HND qualified within civil engineering.

Remuneration:

Rates vary between 350 - 400 per day depending on experience

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For more information, please contact Jack Vasey at Elvet Recruitment