Site Manager

4766218
  • Job type

    Contract
  • Location

    Chichester
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Construction - Building Projects
  • Industry

    Construction
  • Pay

    £250 to £300

Freelance Site Manager – High-End Residential Refurbishment


Location: Private Residence (Chichester)
Contract Type: Freelance
Duration: Approx. 6–9 months (potential extension)
Start Date:March

About the Project
We are recruiting an experienced Freelance Site Manager to oversee the refurbishment of a high‑end private residence. This is a highly detailed, complex project involving luxury finishes, specialist internal works, and coordination across multiple premium‑grade trade packages. Candidates must have strong technical understanding, exceptional attention to detail, and experience delivering projects to an exacting standard.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead daily site operations, maintaining progress, quality, and safety.
  • Coordinate an extensive range of specialist internal packages, including:
    • High-security installations (access control, CCTV, panic hardware, secure rooms)
    • Bespoke joinery & cabinetry
    • M&E (Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health)
    • Marble and natural stone works
    • High-end tiling and flooring
    • Plastering, drylining, and specialist finishes
    • Smart home/AV integration
    • Decorations, feature walls, and luxury finishes
    • Glazing, internal doors, and ironmongery packages
    • FF&E installation
  • Conduct regular quality inspections to ensure premium‑level workmanship.
  • Liaise with clients, designers, architects, and subcontractors to maintain smooth project flow.
  • Maintain site documentation, including H&S, RAMS, daily logs, progress updates, and subcontractor coordination.
  • Oversee material procurement, delivery schedules, and on‑site logistics.
  • Ensure full compliance with health & safety and site protocols.
Requirements
  • Proven experience as a Site Manager on high‑end residential refurbishment projects.
  • Strong understanding of internal packages, particularly joinery, M&E, marble/stone works, and security systems.
  • Ability to read detailed drawings, plans, and technical specifications.
  • Excellent organisational, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
  • Strong communication with clients, designers, and specialist subcontractors.
  • SMSTS/SSSTS, First Aid, and CSCS (preferred).

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply via the link below or contact James Mitchell at the Southampton Hays office for a confidential discussion.

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