Site Manager

4808899
  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Cambridge & Bedford
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Construction - Building Projects
  • Industry

    Construction
  • Pay

    Competitive

Site Manager - Construction - Freelance

Your new company

Working for one of the UK's leading contractors operating both in the UK and Worldwide, they operate across a number of sectors including building, infrastructure, housing and maintenance.


Your new role

Site Manager required to take ownership of the defects and aftercare period across a portfolio of completed projects. Acting as the key liaison between clients, end users, and delivery teams, you will ensure that outstanding works are managed efficiently and to the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.
Working across multiple sites between Cambridge and Bedford, you’ll play a critical role in maintaining the contractors reputation by ensuring that post-handover issues are resolved quickly, safely, and professionally.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage the aftercare/defects process across multiple completed schemes
  • Coordinate and supervise subcontractors attending site to rectify defects.
  • Act as the main point of contact for clients and stakeholders during the defects liability period
  • Carry out site inspections to identify, log, and prioritise defects
  • Ensure all works are completed safely, in line with companies health & safety standards
  • Maintain accurate records of defects, progress, and close-out actions
  • Drive timely resolution of issues to meet contractual and client expectations
  • Work collaboratively with project delivery teams to ensure a smooth transition from construction to aftercare.
  • Monitor performance of subcontractors and uphold quality standards

What you'll need to succeed

  • Proven experience in a Site Manager or Aftercare/Defects Manager role within construction

  • Strong understanding of construction methods, finishes, and quality standards

  • A full UK driving licence

  • SMSTS

  • CSCS

  • Experience in sectors such as education, healthcare, commercial, or residential

  • Familiarity with snagging/defects management systems


What you need to do now

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