Site Manager

Freelance Site Manager – Factory Extension Location: Beeston, Nottingham Start date: Mid-end of September Project Duration: circa 20 weeks Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 7am – 4:30pm The Role We are looking for an experienced Site Manager to lead a £500k, 20-week Factory Extension project for a major pharmaceutical client. The successful candidate will have a strong civils background, combined with proven experience managing multiple fit-out trades to deliver a high-end clinical specification finish. This is a client-facing role within a live operating factory environment, so excellent communication, professionalism and the ability to interact confidently with people at all levels are essential. Key Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day delivery of the project from commencement through to completion. Coordinate and manage multiple civils and fit-out trades. Oversee civils works including drainage, slabs, services and associated works. Coordinate high-quality fit-out works to a clinical/pharmaceutical standard. Manage subcontractors, site teams and project activities to programme. Maintain high standards of health & safety, quality and site compliance. Work effectively within a live operational factory environment while maintaining excellent site etiquette and communication. Attend face-to-face meetings with the client and project team. Monitor progress, identify issues and ensure works remain on programme. Use a laptop confidently for project administration, reporting and communication. Build and maintain strong working relationships with the client, workforce and wider project team. Essential Requirements The successful candidate must hold: SMSTS Black Card – NVQ Level 6 Full First Aid Fire Marshal (can be obtained prior to a start) Traffic Marshal (can be obtained prior to a start) In addition, candidates must have: Strong civils construction experience, particularly drainage, slabs and services. Proven experience managing multiple fit-out trades. Experience delivering high-end clinical, pharmaceutical or similarly high-spec environments is highly desirable. Excellent communication and people-management skills. Confidence attending face-to-face client meetings. Good IT skills and the ability to operate a laptop for project administration. A professional and approachable manner suitable for working within a live manufacturing environment. Opportunity to work on a high-spec pharmaceutical project within a live operational facility If you have the required tickets, a strong civils background and experience on a similar project, we would like to hear from you