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Senior Site Manager

Fawkes & Reece London
Billericay · posted 17 August 2026
Salary
£300 – £400 a day
Job type
full time
Location
Billericay, Essex
Category
Construction
Senior Site Manager: I've been tasked to find a freelance hands on Senior Site Manager to take ownership of a new build school/academy for a reputable main contractor on a freelance basis for circa 100 weeks, in Essex. This is a site-based role requiring a strong construction professional who can take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the project, ensuring it is delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards. It's a fantastic way to get yourself into a reputable main contractor with one of the largest order books in the UK right now.About the project: The project is a new build school worth circa £65m, including a new car park. The school is steel frame with a brick work façade, it is currently at ground works stage and due to a large order book the existing Senior Manager has been tasked to build another project. You'll be required to report to an on site Project Manager .Responsibilities: Lead and manage day to day site operations Drive the programme and sub-contraction coordination Maintain strict H&S compliance and quality standards Chair progress meetings in order to keep the site team organised.Requirements: Strong background working with reputable main contractors Strong leadership presence and ability to drive site performance Proven experience delivering projects of a similar size SMSTS / Management CSCS Card / First Aid at WorkWhat is being offered Competitive salary/package based on experience. Opportunity to lead a major school construction project. Supportive and professional project team. Long-term career opportunities. If you want to hear more about this Senior Site Manager role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Danny Ireland in our London Office on (phone number removed)
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