Freelance Site Manager

Company: Linear Recruitment Ltd
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Location: Chesterfield
Job Description:

Freelance Site Manager – Reservoir Upgrade Project

Location: Chesterfield

Contract: Freelance, circa 6 months

Start Date: ASAP

Working Hours: 3:00pm – 1:00am (Night Shift)

We are currently looking for an experienced Freelance Site Manager to join a live reservoir upgrade project, overseeing a range of improvement works including access road alterations and associated site upgrades.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and supervise day-to-day site activities and subcontractors.
  • Oversee reservoir upgrade works and modifications to the site access road.
  • Ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
  • Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors.
  • Monitor progress and ensure programme requirements are met.
  • Carry out site inspections and ensure all works comply with RAMS and project requirements.
  • Manage and monitor temporary works on site.
  • Maintain accurate site records, daily reports and documentation.
  • Liaise with the project management team, subcontractors and other site personnel.
  • Ensure a strong focus on health, safety and environmental requirements throughout the works.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Site Manager within a relevant construction/civil engineering environment.
  • Previous experience working on reservoir, infrastructure, civils, highways or similar projects would be highly beneficial.
  • Previous experience with shuttering joinery, reinforced concrete and rebar essential.
  • SMSTS – essential.
  • Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) qualification/experience – essential.
  • Relevant CSCS card – essential
  • Strong understanding of health & safety, RAMS and site procedures.
  • Ability to manage subcontractors and site activities with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • Previous experience working night shifts is desirable.

What We Offer

  • Immediate start
  • Freelance contract
  • Night shift: 3:00pm – 1:00am
  • Opportunity to work on a significant infrastructure/reservoir upgrade project
  • Competitive freelance rate, dependent on experience

Please note – for this client, CIS or Outside IR35 is not an option for payment

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Posted: October 3rd, 2026