Site Manager
Posted 2 days 14 hours ago by Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd
We are looking for an experienced Freelance Site Manager to oversee a social housing fire safety project, managing both internal and external works.
Start Date: 5th October 2026
Project Duration: Until December 2027
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Employment: Freelance / Contract
This is a long-term freelance opportunity for an experienced Site Manager who can take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of the project.
Key Responsibilities- Day-to-day management of site operations
- Overseeing fire safety and fire remediation works
- Managing internal and external work packages
- Managing and coordinating subcontractors
- Ensuring works are completed in line with programme and quality requirements
- Maintaining high health & safety standards across the site
- Carrying out site inspections and maintaining site records
- Liaising with residents, subcontractors, client representatives and other stakeholders
- Managing RAMS, permits, inductions and toolbox talks
- Monitoring progress and reporting against programme
- Maintaining accurate records and completing required reports using company IT systems
- Ensuring disruption to residents is kept to a minimum
- SMSTS
- CSCS Card
- First Aid at Work
- Previous Site Management experience
- Experience within social housing / occupied properties
- Experience managing fire safety, fire remediation or compliance works
- Experience managing both internal and external works
- Strong health & safety knowledge
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Good IT skills - confident using email, Microsoft Office, spreadsheets and site/project management systems
Experience managing fire doors, compartmentation, passive fire protection, external remediation and similar fire compliance works would be advantageous.
We are looking for a reliable, organised and proactive Site Manager who is comfortable taking ownership of the day-to-day running of the project.