Site Manager

Stoke-on-trent, Staffordshire
Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd

Freelance Site Manager – Education Refurbishment & M&E Project – Stoke-on-Trent

We are looking for an experienced Freelance Site Manager to oversee an education refurbishment and M&E project in Stoke-on-Trent.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised Site Manager with a proven track record of delivering refurbishment and mechanical & electrical projects safely, on programme, and to a high standard within live educational environments.

Contract Details

• Location: Stoke-on-Trent
• Start Date: 13th July
• Duration: Until the beginning of September
• Working Hours: Day shifts, Monday to Friday
• Contract Type: Freelance

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the site.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors and M&E trades.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, and to the required quality standards.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and housekeeping.
• Liaise with the client, design team, and Contracts Manager.
• Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks, and daily briefings.
• Monitor progress, resolve site issues, and maintain accurate site records.
• Manage deliveries, logistics, and programme compliance.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience managing education refurbishment projects.
• Experience coordinating mechanical & electrical (M&E) works.
• Valid SMSTS.
• Valid CSCS Card.
• Valid First Aid at Work certificate.
• Valid Fire Marshal certificate.
• Enhanced DBS certificate issued within the last 2 years.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Strong understanding of current health & safety legislation.

If you have the required experience and qualifications and are available from 13th July, we’d love to hear from you.