Site Manager
  • England,South East,West Sussex,Chichester
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £250 - £300 per day
Job Description:
Location: Private Residence (Chichester)
Contract Type: Freelance
Duration: Approx. 6-9 months (potential extension)
Start Date:March
About the Project
We 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: *High-security installations (access control, CCTV, panic hardware, secure rooms)
*Bespoke joinery & cabinetry
*M&E (Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health)
*Marble and natural stone works
*High-end tiling and flooring
*Plastering, drylining, and specialist finishes
*Smart home/AV integration
*Decorations, feature walls, and luxury finishes
*Glazing, internal doors, and ironmongery packages

*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.
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Job number 3361782

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