Site Manager

Plymouth, Devon
JHR Recruitment

Lead Site Manager Refurbishment & Fit Out Plymouth Freelance

Location: Plymouth, Devon
Rate: £250-£260 per day, CIS/Ltd
Contract type: Freelance

The Company
An established main contractor is seeking an experienced Lead Site Manager to oversee a £300k refurbishment and fit out project, including fire upgrade works, to a council-owned building in Plymouth.

The Role
As Lead Site Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the project from mobilisation through to completion, reporting into a visiting Contracts Manager. You will ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, and to the required quality standards, and act as the main point of contact on site for the client and their representatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing all on-site operations from mobilisation through to practical completion
• Overseeing internal refurbishment and fit out works
• Overseeing fire upgrade works, including compartmentation, fire doors, and associated fire safety measures
• Coordinating subcontractors, trades, and deliveries to maintain programme
• Liaising with the client, council representatives, and building users
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety, RAMS, and building regulations
• Reporting progress, issues, and programme updates to the visiting Contracts Manager
• Managing site records, quality documentation, and progress reporting

About You

• Proven experience as a Site Manager or Lead Site Manager on refurbishment and fit out projects
• Experience on public sector or council projects, and fire upgrade works, is an advantage
• Comfortable managing a project autonomously while reporting into a visiting Contracts Manager
• Valid CSCS card
• SMSTS/SSSTS and First Aid
• Strong organisational and communication skills

What’s on Offer

• £250-£260 per day, CIS/Ltd
• Opportunity to work with an established main contractor on a public sector project in Plymouth