Job Description
Freelance Site Manager - High-End Residential Refurbishment
Location: Private Residence (Chichester)Contract Type: FreelanceDuration: Approx. 6-9 months (potential extension)Start Date:MarchAbout the ProjectWe are recruiting an experienced Freelance Site Manager to oversee the refurbishment of a high-end private residence. This is a highly detailed, complex project involving luxury finishes, specialist internal works, and coordination across multiple premium-grade trade packages. Candidates must have strong technical understanding, exceptional attention to detail, and experience delivering projects to an exacting standard.Key Responsibilities
* Lead daily site operations, maintaining progress, quality, and safety.
* Coordinate an extensive range of specialist internal packages, including:
o High-security installations (access control, CCTV, panic hardware, secure rooms)
o Bespoke joinery & cabinetry
o M&E (Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health)
o Marble and natural stone works
o High-end tiling and flooring
o Plastering, drylining, and specialist finishes
o Smart home/AV integration
o Decorations, feature walls, and luxury finishes
o Glazing, internal doors, and ironmongery packages
o FF&E installation
* Conduct regular quality inspections to ensure premium-level workmanship.
* Liaise with clients, designers, architects, and subcontractors to maintain smooth project flow.
* Maintain site documentation, including H&S, RAMS, daily logs, progress updates, and subcontractor coordination.
* Oversee material procurement, delivery schedules, and on-site logistics.
* Ensure full compliance with health & safety and site protocols.
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Site Manager on high-end residential refurbishment projects.
* Strong understanding of internal packages, particularly joinery, M&E, marble/stone works, and security systems.
* Ability to read detailed drawings, plans, and technical specifications.
* Excellent organisational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
* Strong communication with clients, designers, and specialist subcontractors.
* SMSTS/SSSTS, First Aid, and CSCS (preferred).
If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply via the link below or contact James Mitchell at the Southampton Hays office for a confidential discussion. # 4766218