Freelance Site Manager Plymouth

Freelance Lead Site Manager – Main Contractor
Plymouth | £300-£400 per day PAYE

JHR Recruitment is working with a well-established main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the South West. Due to continued growth and a secured pipeline of work, they are looking to appoint an experienced Lead Site Manager to take responsibility for a key project in Plymouth.

The Project

You will lead the delivery of a £400k refurbishment to a commercial building within a high security military base in Plymouth. This is a fast paced, technically focused project including new M&E install. Requiring strong coordination, programme management, and attention to detail to ensure minimal disruption and high-quality execution.

The Role

As Lead Site Manager, you will take full site responsibility, reporting to a visiting contracts manager overseeing all site operations from start to completion.

Key responsibilities include:

* Managing day-to-day site activities and subcontractors

* Ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to specification

* Coordinating trades and managing site logistics on a live high security environment

* Driving quality standards and ensuring compliance with design requirements

* Monitoring progress and reporting to senior management

* Maintaining strong client relationships on site

* Ensuring all H&S procedures and company policies are adhered to

About You

* Proven experience as a Site Manager / Lead Site Manager with a main contractor

* Ideally have prior experience on high security or military projects

* Will need to have a BPSS clearance

* SMSTS, Black or White CSCS Card and First Aid qualified

* Excellent organisational and communication skills

* Ability to lead teams and drive programme on site

This is a great opportunity to join a business known for its quality delivery and supportive culture, with real opportunity for progression and further projects in Devon.

To apply or find out more, please contact:
Martin Randall – JHR Recruitment
(phone number removed)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed