Freelance Site Manager / Senior Site Manager
Location: City of Westminster
Contract Type: Freelance / Temporary
Project Start: End of February (interviews taking place now)
We are working with an established main contractor delivering a high-end residential project in North West London. They are seeking a freelance Site Manager or Senior Site Manager to take full ownership of the site and drive works efficiently to meet programme deadlines. This is a hands-on, autonomous role ideally suited to a contractor with strong experience in high-end residential projects.
Key Responsibilities
Full day-to-day management of the site, ensuring works are delivered in line with drawings, programme, and critical path
Reading and interpreting drawings accurately, identifying changes, and raising RFIs promptly to keep the programme on track
Running the site independently, coordinating subcontractors, and organising workloads to ensure smooth operations
Overseeing internal works, including basements and high-end finishes, ensuring quality and attention to detail
Setting out works, checking accuracy, and making sure high-end elements are completed correctly
Ensuring all trades understand their scope of works and have access to the correct, up-to-date drawings
Maintaining strong site communication, staying on top of emails, instructions, and queries
Driving health and safety compliance on site, including inductions and ongoing monitoring
Resolving issues proactively and escalating only when necessary to maintain programme progress
Experience & Requirements
Proven experience as a Site Manager or Senior Site Manager on residential projects
High-end residential experience preferred; strong general residential experience considered
Confident managing internal works, sequencing, and programme-critical tasks
Fully autonomous on site, able to push works forward without close supervision
Must hold valid SMSTS, CSCS (Black or Gold), First Aid, and Asbestos Awareness certification
What is on Offer
Freelance contract with competitive daily rates in line with London high-end residential market
Immediate interviews for a project starting at the end of February
Opportunity to work on a prestigious residential scheme in a prime London locationIf you would like to discuss this role further, please feel free to reach out to Vekshana directly.
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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