Lead Site Manager - Build Care Home; Freelance

We are currently looking for a highly experienced Freelance Site Manager to take the reins on a brand-new care home development in Greater Manchester.

You will be joining the project from day one. This means we need a well-rounded Site Manager who is highly confident managing everything from the initial site setup and complex groundworks, right through the structural frame, and all internal fit-out and finishing phases.

If you are a No. 1 Site Manager who thrives on taking a project out of the ground and delivering it to a high standard, this is the perfect long-term contract for you.

What You'll Be Doing:

Taking full operational control of the site from inception to handover.

Managing all initial groundworks, drainage, and structural frame erection.

Coordinating all internal trades, MEP installations, and high-quality finishes tailored to a care environment.

Ensuring strict adherence to Health & Safety protocols and maintaining a safe site at all times.

Driving the construction programme, managing sub-contractors, and ensuring key milestones are met.

Conducting quality assurance checks, managing site logistics, and handling all standard site documentation.

What You Need to Have:

Proven Experience:

A strong track record acting as the lead Site Manager on comprehensive new build projects (ideally care homes, large residential, or commercial builds).

Full Lifecycle Knowledge:
You must have demonstrable experience taking projects out of the ground (groundworks & frame) as well as managing internal packages.

Certifications:

Valid SMSTS, CSCS Black or White Card, and an in-date First Aid certificate.

Skills:

Strong leadership abilities, excellent problem-solving skills, and a keen eye for detail.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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