Freelance Site Manager

Job Title:

Site Manager (temporary cover)

Location:

Ringland, Newport. This is an immediate start for this coming Friday for a couple weeks.

We are seeking an experienced, proactive Site Manager for a short-term holiday/sickness cover contract on a development in Ringland, Newport. You will take full operational responsibility for the day-to-day running of the site, ensuring the project remains on schedule, within budget, and adheres to the highest standards of health and safety.

• Oversee daily operations on-site, managing subcontractors, trades, and direct labor.
• Maintain strict compliance with the client’s health and safety policies, conducting daily briefings and ensuring proper PPE and RAMS are followed.
• Ensure all work is completed to the high standards expected by the client and in line with project specifications.
• Keep accurate site diaries, track progress against the build schedule, and report back to the visiting Contracts Manager.
• Problem Solving:
  Efficiently resolve any on‑site issues, material shortages, or logistical challenges as they arise.

• Valid SMSTS card, First Aid at Work (3‑day certificate), CSCS Black Card (Managerial).
• Proven track record as a Site Manager working with major main contractors or residential developers.
• Strong communication skills, excellent leadership abilities, and a sharp eye for health and safety compliance.
• Must be able to commit to the full duration of the cover, starting this Friday.

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.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.