Site Manager - Office Fit Out

Freelance Site Manager - MOJ Office Fit-Out

Location: Reading, Berkshire Contract: Freelance Duration: Approximately 9 months Start: End of September Project: MOJ office fit-out

A multi award-winning main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Freelance Site Manager for a nine-month office fit-out project for the Ministry of Justice in Reading.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the site, ensuring the project is delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing daily site operations from commencement through to completion

• Coordinating subcontractors, trades, deliveries and site logistics

• Monitoring the construction programme and driving works to agreed deadlines

• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance

• Carrying out site inductions, toolbox talks and daily briefings

• Completing site inspections, quality checks and progress reports

• Managing snagging, commissioning and handover activities

• Chairing subcontractor and progress meetings

• Liaising with the client, project team, consultants and supply chain

• Maintaining accurate site records and project documentation

• Ensuring work is completed in accordance with drawings, specifications and relevant regulations

• Managing operations appropriately within a secure MOJ working environment

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Previous MOJ, Office fit out works would be an advantage

• Valid SMSTS

• Appropriate CSCS Management Card, ideally a Black Manager Card

• Valid First Aid at Work

• Proven experience delivering commercial office fit-out projects

• Previous experience working for a main contractor

• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and site procedures

• Excellent subcontractor-management and programme-management skills

• Strong leadership, communication and organisational abilities

• Competent with site reporting and standard construction software

• Ability to provide satisfactory references

What’s on Offer?

• Approximately nine months of secured freelance work

• Competitive day rate

• Opportunity to join a respected, multi award-winning main contractor

• High-profile public-sector fit-out project

• Potential for further freelance opportunities following successful delivery