External Site Manager

  • Fawkes & Reece London
  • 17/04/2026
Contract Construction Project Manager Site Manager Architect and Design Skilled Trades & Labour

Job Description

External Site Manager

I've been tasked to find an External Site Manager for a tier 1 main contractor on a freelance basis. It is to start ASAP and will finish early 2027, so around 32 weeks work.

The project is a based in South West London, it is a 50m new build school for the Department for Education (DFE). We will need you to look after packages such as substructure and superstructure; lifting, steel erection, precast planks install. You will be working alongside a Senior Project Manager to deliver the package.

Requirements for External Site Manager

  • SMSTS
  • CSCS
  • First Aid at Work

Responsibilities for the External Site Manager

  • Attending and contributing in contractor prestart meetings.
  • Attending and contributing in design team meetings.
  • Chairing weekly sub-contractor progress meetings, taking and issuing meeting minutes.
  • Attending safe starts.
  • Approving RAMS.
  • Attending DABS and contributing to the meeting, discussing coordination with other trades. If necessary taking the meeting, issuing the DABS report to all other team members.
  • Enforcing H&S on site.
  • Identifying potential problems, offering buildability solutions.
  • Someone who is tech savvy.
  • Someone who can engage with the supply chain and other team members.

What is being offered

  • Day rate between (Apply online only)
  • Temporary to permanent option
  • Opportunity to work with a helpful site team

If you want to hear more about this External Site Manager role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Danny Ireland in our London Office on (phone number removed)