Site Manager

Location: Private Residence (Chichester)Contract Type: FreelanceDuration: Approx. 6-9 months (potential extension)Start Date:MarchAbout 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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