Job Description

Location: Chinley
Contract Type: Freelance
Duration: 6 Months
Rate: 250- 280
Start Date: Mid-July 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Freelance Site Manager to join a leading residential contractor on a traditional housing development in Chinley.

This is a unique opportunity to take ownership and drive it through to successful completion. The successful candidate will play a key role in bringing structure, programme control, and quality back to the project.

We are seeking a proactive and detail-focused Site Manager with a strong background in housebuilding, with an established residential contractor or PLC developer background.

Working closely with the Project Manager and wider delivery team, you will oversee day-to-day site operations, ensuring the project progresses safely, efficiently, and in line with programme and quality expectations.

• Manage daily site operations across a live residential development
• Drive programme recovery and maintain progress against key milestones
• Coordinate and manage all external works packages
• Oversee internal first-fix activities through to completion
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with current regulations, company procedures, and quality standards
• Promote and maintain a strong health and safety culture on site
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and site logistics effectively
• Monitor workmanship and ensure exceptional attention to detail throughout the build process
• Maintain accurate site records, reporting, and project documentation
• Identify and resolve technical, quality, and programme-related issues
• Build strong working relationships with the Project Manager, commercial team, and subcontractors

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience managing new-build residential developments
• Previous experience working for a PLC housebuilder or established residential contractor
• Strong understanding of compliance, quality standards, and construction best practice
• Ability to review, amend, and implement construction programmes
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving
• Experience managing distressed or recovery-phase residential schemes would be highly advantageous
• SMSTS qualification
• CSCS Black Card (Manager Level)
• First Aid at Work certification
• Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills

• 280 per day
• Opportunity to play a key role in turning around and delivering a challenging residential scheme
• Supportive project team and clear opportunity to make a significant impact on site

Interviews will be taking place on-site next Tuesday and Wednesday.

If you're an experienced Site Manager with a strong housebuilding background and the ability to drive quality, programme, and performance on a residential development, we'd like to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, contact Sophie on (phone number removed) or apply today.