Freelance Site Manager

  • Elvet Recruitment
  • Seaham, County Durham
  • 17/09/2026
Contract Construction

Job Description

Elvet Recruitment are seeking an experienced Freelance Civils Site Manager to oversee highways and public-realms works in the Seaham area. You will be responsible for day-to-day site delivery, subcontractor coordination and maintaining safety and quality standards across a busy Civils programme.

This role is eligible for either CIS or LTD Contractors with a competitive day rate available.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage daily site operations across roadworks, bus lanes, paving, tarmac and general civils
  • Lead site inductions, briefings, RAMS and permit control.
  • Supervise subcontractors and ensure works are delivered to programme.
  • Maintain high standards of health & safety and site compliance.
  • Liaise with clients, local authorities and stakeholders
  • Produce daily/weekly reporting and resolve on-site issues proactively

Required Tickets & Experience

  • SMSTS
  • CSCS (Manager's card preferred)
  • First Aid
  • NRSWA (Desirable)
  • Strong background in highways, civils, paving and tarmac
  • Proven experience running sites independently in a freelance capacity

For more information, please contact George French at Elvet Recruitment.