Senior Site Manager in City of London
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Job Description
Senior Site Manager - Complex Office Refurbishment (Freelance)\n\nFreelance Contract | Central London | £60m Landmark Project\n Rate: £350 - £400 per day (CIS)\n Duration: 12 Months+\n\nAbout the Project\n\nWe are working with a leading main contractor renowned for delivering complex, high-quality commercial projects across London. They are now seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to join their team on a freelance basis for a major £60m office refurbishment project in Central London.\n\nThe scheme involves a full strip-out, extensive structural alterations, façade works, and a high-spec CAT A and CAT B fit-out, transforming a dated office building into a contemporary, premium-grade workspace. This is a technically demanding project requiring an experienced professional with strong leadership and organisational skills.\n\nReporting directly to the Project Director, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of this prestigious scheme.\n\nThe Role\n\nAs Senior Site Manager, you will oversee all on-site construction activities, managing subcontractors, coordinating logistics, and ensuring work progresses in line with the programme, quality, and safety standards.\n\nYou'll work closely with the Project Director and other senior team members, contributing to planning, sequencing, and problem-solving on a challenging live-site environment.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead and coordinate day-to-day site operations on a complex £60m office refurbishment.\n\nManage subcontractors and site teams, ensuring all works are completed safely, on time, and to the required standard.\n\nWork alongside the Project Director to develop short-term programmes and drive progress on site.\n\nOversee logistics, sequencing, and access arrangements in a constrained Central London environment.\n\nEnsure compliance with H&S regulations, company procedures, and best practice.\n\nConduct quality inspections, progress reports, and site audits.\n\nLiaise effectively with clients, consultants, and design teams.\n\nProvide buildability feedback and support the coordination of M&E and finishes packages.\n\nThe Ideal Candidate\n\nProven experience as a Senior Site Manager on large-scale commercial refurbishment projects in London.\n\nStrong background in structural alterations, complex refurbishments, and CAT A / CAT B fit-outs.\n\nExcellent leadership, communication, and coordination skills.\n\nAbility to manage multiple subcontractors and drive programme performance.\n\nExperience delivering projects valued at £30m+, ideally with a Tier 1 or leading mid-tier main contractor.\n\nCurrent SMSTS, CSCS (Black/Gold Card), and First Aid certifications are essential.\n\nAvailable to start within the next few weeks and able to commit to a 12-month contract.\n\nWhat's on Offer\n\nFreelance contract - 12 months+ duration.\n\n£350 - £400 per day, depending on experience.\n\nOpportunity to work on a landmark £60m office refurbishment in Central London.\n\nJoin a highly regarded contractor with a strong project pipeline and professional team culture
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