Freelance Site Manager - Residential Development
Location: Macclesfield
Contract Type: Freelance
Rate: Competitive Day Rate
Lead the Delivery of a High-Profile Housing Development
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Freelance Site Manager to join a leading PLC housebuilder on a live residential development in Macclesfield. This role offers the chance to take a key position in driving the successful delivery of quality new homes, working within a well-established and highly professional site team.
If you have a proven track record in volume housebuilding, a strong understanding of NHBC standards, and a passion for delivering projects to the highest standards, this could be your next contract.
The Opportunity
As Site Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing day-to-day site operations, ensuring homes are delivered safely, efficiently, and to exceptional quality standards. Working alongside another Site Manager and two Assistant Site Managers, you will help lead the project through critical build stages to successful completion.
This is a long-term freelance opportunity with an immediate start available, offering the chance to work with one of the industry's most respected residential developers.
Key Responsibilities
Manage daily operations across a live new-build housing development
Ensure all works are completed in line with NHBC standards and inspection requirements
Promote and maintain a strong health and safety culture across site
Drive build programmes and ensure key milestones are achieved
Monitor quality throughout the build process and manage remedial works effectively
Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site logistics
Manage material deliveries and site resources efficiently
Attend and facilitate NHBC inspections
Oversee plot completions through to CML and customer handover
Maintain accurate site records, reporting, and documentation
Build strong working relationships with the Contracts Manager and wider project team
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Proven experience managing new-build residential developments
Strong knowledge of NHBC standards, inspections, and quality requirements
Valid SMSTS qualification
CSCS Black Card (Manager Level)
First Aid at Work certification
Excellent organisational and leadership skills
The ability to manage programmes, quality, and site performance under pressure
Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
What's on Offer?
Competitive day rate with flexibility based on experience
Long-term contract potential
Immediate start available
Supportive and well-structured site team
Opportunity to work for an established PLC housebuilder with an excellent industry reputation
Secure pipeline of work on a high-quality residential development
Interested?
If you're an experienced Freelance Site Manager looking for your next challenge in Macclesfield, we'd like to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion, contact Sophie on (phone number removed) or apply today