Job Description:

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