Details:
- Salary: £260 - 300 - Day
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: LS26 Methley Lanes City and Borough of Wakefield
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
Freelance Site Manager – Distribution Centre - 10 week small fit out / M&E upgrades
Location: Methley – LS26
Start Date: 27th July
Project: 10 weeks remaining
Hours: split shifts - 5.30am to 3.30pm / 7.30am – 5.30pm
Job Profile
We are seeking an experienced Freelance Site Manager to join our client who are main contractor that turnover circa £150m. They have been allocated a national roll out in the region of £50m’s worth of Small / Medium Distribution centre refurbishments for their client, a world leading brand. The scope of works vary across all schemes and are from £3m to £8m a piece.
This particular project is in Methley and has 10 week remaining on site,
It is a £3.2m scheme where there are internal infrastructure works, M&E upgrades, Fire doors, painting / Decorating.
This is a hands-on role requiring strong leadership, organisational skills, and the ability to deliver the project on time and to a high standard as well as being computer literate
Key Responsibilities
* Manage day-to-day site operations across the 10 -week programme.
* Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and on-site teams to ensure smooth delivery.
* Monitor progress against programme milestones and report regularly to the project team.
* Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and company policies.
* Oversee quality control and resolve any issues that arise during construction and fit-out.
Required
* Proven track record as a Site Manager on refurbishment and fit-out projects.
* Experience in managing distribution centres, warehouses, or similar industrial facilities would be ideal but essential.
* Strong knowledge of construction processes, health & safety, and compliance standards.
* Excellent communication and leadership skills.
* Ability to work independently and drive the project to completion.
* Freelance/contract availability for the full 24 - week duration.
Certificates required
* CSCS Card (managers)
* SMSTS
* 3 day first Aid
What We Offer
* Competitive freelance day rate and a run of work for the remained of 2026
* Opportunity to lead a significant refurbishment projects from start to finish.
* Collaborative working environment with a supportive project team.
* Please feel free to call Dan D on the mobile number provided for more information