Job Description

Freelance Senior Site Manager

Residential Groundworks

Start: June 2026

Duration: 8 - 10months

Sheffield

£350 per shift

My Client are seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Site Manager / Project Manager to take full control of a major residential groundworks package starting March 2026, for a 10-month contract.

This is a No.1 on site position, responsible for the successful delivery of groundworks and civils on a large-scale housing development.

THE PROJECT

• Residential development of approximately 120 housing units

• Full groundworks and civils package

• Piled foundations and precast ring beams

• Roads and sewers

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acting as Number 1 on site, overseeing daily site operations

• Managing all groundworks and civils activities

• Coordination of piled foundations and precast ring beam installation

• Managing roads and sewers packages

• Ordering materials and maintaining a materials tracker

• Managing and tracking RFIs

• Leading and managing a site team of around 12 personnel, including a Site Engineer

• Client liaison, attending and leading client meetings

• Ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to quality standards

• Coordinating subcontractors and suppliers

• Reporting progress and issues to senior stakeholders

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager on residential groundworks projects

• Strong background in civils, piling, and infrastructure works

• Experience operating as No.1 on site

• Confident managing site teams and subcontractors

• Strong client-facing and communication skills

• SMSTS, CSCS (Black or Gold) required

• First Aid certification required

Apply now with an up to date CV or contact Dan Standish at Kenton Black (Leeds) for more information