We're currently looking to recruit an experienced Freelance Site Manager to join a live school refurbishment project in Selston, Nottinghamshire. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor delivering a programme of small civils and structural remediation works, with an initial contract of 10 weeks and the potential for further work.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of site operations, ensuring all works are completed safely, efficiently and in line with programme. You'll be overseeing a small team of subcontractors while maintaining high standards of health & safety, quality and client communication throughout the project.
This is a hands-on role, so we're looking for someone who is happy to lead from the front and isn't afraid to muck in with the trades when required to help keep the project moving.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Managing the day-to-day running of the site.
- Overseeing a programme of small civils and structural remediation works.
- Supervising minor brickwork, blockwork and formwork activities.
- Managing exploratory/opening-up works to assess existing structural conditions prior to remediation.
- Coordinating subcontractors and ensuring works are completed safely, on time and to a high standard.
- Carrying out site inductions, toolbox talks and daily briefings.
- Maintaining site documentation, RAMS, permits and daily site records.
- Liaising with the client, subcontractors and project team to ensure the programme is delivered successfully.
- Assisting the site team where required to maintain progress and programme.
Essential Requirements:
- SMSTS
- First Aid at Work
- CSCS Card
- Enhanced DBS (Essential)
- Previous experience managing civils, structural remediation or refurbishment projects.
- Comfortable working within a live education environment.
- A proactive approach with a willingness to support the trades when required.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
What's on Offer:
- 270 per day
- 10+ week contract
- Start Date: 30/07/2026
- Opportunity to work with a reputable contractor on a live education project.
- Potential for future freelance opportunities following successful completion of the contract.
If you're an experienced Freelance Site Manager looking for your next contract and are available to start on 30th July, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.