Site Manager

  • Cobalt Recruitment
  • Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
  • 07/08/2026
Contract Construction Site Manager Management Skilled Trades & Labour

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Freelance Site Manager to oversee a fire door installation/remedial works scheme in Peterborough.

The project will be delivered within a live environment, so the successful candidate must be confident managing works around building occupants, maintaining high standards of health & safety, coordinating trades and ensuring disruption is kept to a minimum.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Day-to-day management of the fire door works
  • Managing and coordinating subcontractors and site operatives
  • Ensuring works are completed safely, to programme and to the required quality standards
  • Managing works effectively within a live/occupied environment
  • Site inductions, toolbox talks and general H&S compliance
  • Liaising with the client, residents/occupants and project team
  • Monitoring progress and reporting on site activities
  • Ensuring good housekeeping and professional site standards throughout

Essential Requirements:

  • Valid SMSTS
  • Valid CSCS Card
  • Valid First Aid
  • Available for Day and Night shifts
  • Previous experience working as a Site Manager
  • Experience managing projects in live/occupied environments
  • Strong health & safety knowledge
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills