Freelance Site Manager - MOJ Office Fit-Out
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Contract: Freelance
Duration: Approximately 9 months
Start: End of September
Project: MOJ office fit-out
A multi award-winning main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Freelance Site Manager for a nine-month office fit-out project for the Ministry of Justice in Reading.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the site, ensuring the project is delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and to the required quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing daily site operations from commencement through to completion
* Coordinating subcontractors, trades, deliveries and site logistics
* Monitoring the construction programme and driving works to agreed deadlines
* Maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance
* Carrying out site inductions, toolbox talks and daily briefings
* Completing site inspections, quality checks and progress reports
* Managing snagging, commissioning and handover activities
* Chairing subcontractor and progress meetings
* Liaising with the client, project team, consultants and supply chain
* Maintaining accurate site records and project documentation
* Ensuring work is completed in accordance with drawings, specifications and relevant regulations
* Managing operations appropriately within a secure MOJ working environment
Essential Qualifications and Experience
* Previous MOJ, Office fit out works would be an advantage
* Valid SMSTS
* Appropriate CSCS Management Card, ideally a Black Manager Card
* Valid First Aid at Work
* Proven experience delivering commercial office fit-out projects
* Previous experience working for a main contractor
* Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and site procedures
* Excellent subcontractor-management and programme-management skills
* Strong leadership, communication and organisational abilities
* Competent with site reporting and standard construction software
* Ability to provide satisfactory references
What’s on Offer?
* Approximately nine months of secured freelance work
* Competitive day rate
* Opportunity to join a respected, multi award-winning main contractor
* High-profile public-sector fit-out project
* Potential for further freelance opportunities following successful delivery
