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
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Manage daily site activities across multiple subcontract packages
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Drive short-term programmes, sequencing and look-ahead planning
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Coordinate subcontractors, Site Managers, supervisors and labour
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Review RAMS, permits, ITPs and construction information
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Monitor quality against drawings, specifications and programme
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Coordinate with M&E, design teams and specialist trades
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Manage logistics, access, deliveries and trade interfaces
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Identify buildability and sequencing issues before they impact programme
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Maintain high health, safety and environmental standards
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Act as Temporary Works Coordinator
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Support snagging, commissioning and handover
Requirements
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Strong Senior Site Manager or experienced Site Manager background on substantial building projects
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Current CITB Temporary Works Coordinator qualification – essential
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SMSTS
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CSCS Management card
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First Aid
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Strong subcontractor and package-management experience
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Confident reading drawings and managing construction sequencing
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Experience coordinating M&E and building-services interfaces
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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?
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Circa £350 per day
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CIS / Outside IR35
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Approx. 2 years of work
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Major healthcare construction project
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Established main contractor
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Long-term project pipeline
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Flexible site start and finish times
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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
