Senior Site Manager

Senior Site Manager | Oxford Circa £350 per day | CIS / Outside IR35 Freelance | Approx. 2-year contract | ASAP start Hours: Flexible site hours, typically 7:00/7:30am to 4:30/5:00pm The Role A leading main contractor is looking for an experienced Senior Site Manager to join the delivery team on a major healthcare construction project in Oxford. This is a long-term freelance opportunity offering around two years of work. You’ll work alongside the Construction Manager and wider project team, taking responsibility for day-to-day site delivery across multiple subcontract packages. The role suits someone who is hands-on, visible on site and confident driving safety, programme, quality and subcontractor performance. Responsibilities * Manage daily site activities across multiple subcontract packages * Drive short-term programmes, sequencing and look-ahead planning * Coordinate subcontractors, Site Managers, supervisors and labour * Review RAMS, permits, ITPs and construction information * Monitor quality against drawings, specifications and programme * Coordinate with M&E, design teams and specialist trades * Manage logistics, access, deliveries and trade interfaces * Identify buildability and sequencing issues before they impact programme * Maintain high health, safety and environmental standards * Act as Temporary Works Coordinator * Support snagging, commissioning and handover Requirements * Strong Senior Site Manager or experienced Site Manager background on substantial building projects * Current CITB Temporary Works Coordinator qualification – essential * SMSTS * CSCS Management card * First Aid * Strong subcontractor and package-management experience * Confident reading drawings and managing construction sequencing * Experience coordinating M&E and building-services interfaces * Practical, proactive approach with the confidence to challenge subcontractors and make decisions on site Experience within healthcare, hospitals, laboratories, major fit-out, life sciences, modular construction or other technically complex, heavily serviced buildings would be particularly relevant. Why Join? * Circa £350 per day * CIS / Outside IR35 * Approx. 2 years of work * Major healthcare construction project * Established main contractor * Long-term project pipeline * Flexible site start and finish times * Technically challenging project with substantial M&E and specialist trade coordination How to Apply If you are an experienced Senior Site Manager with a current CITB Temporary Works Coordinator qualification and are looking for a long-term freelance role in Oxford, apply via CV-Library today