Job Title: Site Manager – Structural Steel Painting & Refurbishment
Blackburn, Lancashire
Contract - 6 months Freelance - Start date Late October 2025
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee a large-scale structural steel painting and refurbishment project. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll be responsible for managing on-site operations, coordinating teams, and ensuring all works are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day site operations for steel painting and refurbishment works, managing specialist sub-contractors.
Supervise and coordinate specialist teams including rope access operatives, cradle operatives, and blasting crews.
Oversee surface preparation, sand/grit blasting, and protective coating application.
Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards.
Monitor progress, quality, and budgets report regularly to project management & client.
Liaise with clients, inspectors, and stakeholders on project status and compliance.
Manage site documentation, permits, and risk assessments.
Essential Requirements
Proven experience managing structural steel painting/refurbishment projects.
Experience of working on _live_ environment projects
Strong knowledge of rope access systems, cradle work, and sand/grit blasting techniques.
Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills.
Demonstrable track record in health & safety management on complex worksites.
Relevant certifications (SSSTS/SMSTS, IRATA, ICATS or equivalent) are required with IOSH also an advantage.
Please contact Mark Warrington on (phone number removed) for more infoirmation on this vacancy