Freelance Assistant Site Manager (Civils)

Location: City Of Manchester
Salary: £230.00- £260.00 per Day
Contract: Long Term Contract
Type: Full Time

Reference: FSM Civils M1_
Posted: February 4, 2026

ONGOING FREELANCE - CIVILS GROUNDWORKS - START ASAP - RATE TBD

We're Hiring: Freelance Assistant Site Manager
Location: Manchester
Sectors: Civils/Groundworks
Dayrate: £270 - £300 a day
Duration: Short term / long term/ ongoing

Fawkes & Reece are hiring for a Freelance Assistant Site Manager for a civils/groundworks project in Manchester City Centre, starting ASAP.

What you'll do as an Assistant Freelance Site Manager:

• Assist in daily management and coordination of civils and groundworks operations
• Supervise contractors and subcontractors on-site daily.
• Ensure projects are on-time and to client specification.
• Assist with setting out checks, levels, and quality assurance inspections.
• Report directly to the Site Manager/ Project Manager.
• Monitor site progress and ensure compliance with health & safety standards.
• Maintain accurate site records, including diaries and permits.
• Coordinate with design teams, consultants, and client representatives.

Required Qualifications/Experience for the Assistant Freelance Site Manager:

• Experience working within civils
• CSCS
• SMSTS or SSSTS
• First Aid at Work
• Temp Works Awareness (preferred)
• Experience as an Assistant Site Manager in Civils
• Day rate
• Accommodation paid by contractor
• Weekly pay on a Friday

How to apply:

Please apply directly to this job ad or for more information please call Sam at Fawkes & Reece on .

Freelance Assistant Site Manager (Civils)