Site Manager

My client, a main contractor specialising in commercial, education and health care projects, currently has a requirement for an experienced Site Manager to manage a new build commercial development in Cardiff, value…

Construction
Pay rate £300 – £320/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 10 August 2026

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My client, a main contractor specialising in commercial, education and health care projects, currently has a requirement for an experienced Site Manager to manage a new build commercial development in Cardiff, value £5m. This is a freelance position for a period of around 4 months and will involve managing packages including groundworks, frame construction, followed by internal fit out.

The successful candidate will have 5 or more years of main contractor experience managing projects of similar value on site. You will be responsible for project delivery, planning & programming, design coordination, managing site team and site staff, value engineering and health & safety.

Duties will include:

* Main point of contact with the client/sub-contractors on site
* Managing the development to programme
* Responsible for productivity in all areas on site
* Maintaining health & safety on site
* Managing the site team and sub-contractors
* Procurement of trades and labour
* Maintaining site records and diaries

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