Site Manager
Joshua Robert Recruitment
Coventry · posted 17 August 2026
Salary
£250 a day
Job type
full time
Location
Coventry, West Midlands (County)
Category
Construction
Site Manager – Commercial Office Fit Out (Holiday Cover)
Coventry | £250–£275 per day | Thursday 20th August – Tuesday 1st September (inclusive)
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to provide holiday cover on a commercial office fit out project in Coventry. This is a short-term freelance/contract position running from Thursday 20th August through to Tuesday 1st September inclusive, covering the permanent site manager while they are on leave.
You will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the site, ensuring the fit out programme continues to progress safely, on time, and to the required quality standard during the cover period.
Key Responsibilities
Overseeing daily site operations on a live commercial office fit out
Managing subcontractors and trades on site, maintaining programme
Ensuring all works are carried out safely and in line with site rules and RAMS
Conducting site inductions, toolbox talks and daily briefings
Monitoring quality of works and liaising with the client/design team as required
Maintaining site records, diaries and reporting progress to the wider project team
Acting as first point of contact for any site issues during the cover period Requirements
Proven experience as a Site Manager on commercial fit out projects
Valid SMSTS certificate
Valid First Aid at Work certificate
Valid CSCS card (Black/Gold Manager card preferred)
Strong communication and organisational skills
Able to hit the ground running with minimal handover Details
Location: Coventry
Sector: Commercial office fit out
Start date: Thursday 20th August
End date: Tuesday 1st September (inclusive)
Rate: £250–£275 per day (dependent on experience)
Type: Holiday cover / short-term booking
CIS payments available How to Apply
Contact David on (phone number removed) or (url removed) for more information. Please have copies of your SMSTS, First Aid and CSCS certificates ready, and confirm your availability for the full cover period
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