Details:
- Salary: £250 - 300 - Day
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Burgess Hill West Sussex
- Date: 23 hours ago
Description:
Freelance Groundworks Site Manager
Burgess Hill, West Sussex
Outside IR35 | Competitive Day Rate | Immediate Start
We are currently seeking an experienced Groundworks Site Manager to oversee the delivery of a large-scale groundworks package in Burgess Hill.
This is a long-term freelance opportunity for a proactive and organised Site Manager with a strong background in groundworks and civil engineering. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme requirements while maintaining excellent standards across site operations.
Key Responsibilities:
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Managing day-to-day site activities and coordinating work programmes.
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Supervising site teams, plant, materials, and subcontractors.
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Ensuring health & safety standards are maintained at all times.
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Managing site documentation, including RAMS, permits, inspections, and progress reporting.
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Monitoring quality, productivity, and programme performance.
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Liaising with project stakeholders and attending site meetings.
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Identifying and resolving site issues to maintain project momentum.
Requirements:
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Proven track record managing groundworks projects.
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Strong knowledge of drainage, foundations, roads, external works, and associated infrastructure.
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SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications.
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Excellent organisational and communication skills.
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Ability to manage paperwork, reporting, and site compliance effectively.
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Strong leadership skills with experience coordinating multiple work fronts.
This role is ideally suited to a Site Manager who has come through the groundworks sector and is comfortable taking ownership of site delivery, planning, coordination, compliance, and reporting, rather than being directly involved in the day-to-day physical works.
What's on Offer:
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Long-term freelance contract.
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Outside IR35.
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Competitive day rate.
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Immediate start.
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Burgess Hill location.
Apply now with your CV for a confidential discussion