Details:
- Salary: £250 - 260 - Day
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Ely Cambridgeshire
- Date: 4 hours ago
Description:
Freelance Site Manager – Laboratory Fit-Out
Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire
Start Date: Monday 2nd November 2026
Duration: Minimum 9 weeks, with potential to extend to 12 weeks
Rate: £250–£260 per day
Hours: 8-hour days
Ignite Construction is recruiting an experienced Freelance Site Manager for a laboratory fit-out project in Ely.
The project involves the partial demolition and refurbishment of an existing single-storey building, approximately 100ft in length, with a range of new internal and external works.
The Role
You will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day site operations, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring works are delivered safely, to programme and to the required quality standards.
This role will suit a hands-on Site Manager with a strong fit-out background who is comfortable managing subcontractors while also being willing to get stuck in on site when required.
Key Responsibilities
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Overseeing and coordinating subcontractors on site.
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Managing the partial demolition and subsequent fit-out works.
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Supervising the installation of new stud walls, ceilings and flooring.
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Overseeing window installations and external cladding works.
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Monitoring progress against the programme and coordinating trades.
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Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
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Maintaining site records, reviewing RAMS and managing site inductions.
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Ensuring workmanship and quality standards are maintained throughout.
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Taking a hands-on approach when required to help keep the project moving.
Requirements
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Previous experience as a Site Manager on commercial fit-out or refurbishment projects.
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Strong experience coordinating and supervising subcontractors.
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A practical, hands-on approach to site management.
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Good knowledge of site health and safety requirements.
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Ability to manage site activities independently and keep works on programme.
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SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications required.
What's on Offer?
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£250–£260 per day.
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8-hour working days.
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Minimum 9-week freelance contract, with potential to extend to 12 weeks.
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Free on-site parking.
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Laboratory fit-out project based in Ely.
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Start date of Monday 2nd November 2026.
Interested?
If you're an experienced Site Manager with a commercial fit-out background and are available to start on Monday 2nd November, get in touch with Ignite Construction to discuss the project further