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 0161 829 3964 for more infoirmation on this vacancy