Freelance Site Manager

Project Overview

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Site Manager to oversee the replacement of a roof structure covering tennis courts within a live school environment in Sevenoaks. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to the required quality standards while maintaining the safety of pupils, staff, visitors, and contractors.

Due to the nature of the project, an enhanced DBS check is mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all on-site activities associated with the roofing replacement project.
• Ensure works are carried out safely and in accordance with the Construction Phase Plan and project-specific RAMS.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and deliveries to maintain programme requirements.
• Maintain strict segregation between construction activities and the school''s daily operations.
• Conduct daily site briefings, toolbox talks, and safety inspections.
• Monitor and enforce health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Liaise regularly with the school management team to minimise disruption and communicate planned activities.
• Manage site access, security, and safeguarding requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding procedures applicable to working within a live educational environment.
• Maintain accurate site records including daily diaries, inductions, permits, inspections, and progress reports.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, particularly those associated with working at height and occupied premises.
• Attend progress meetings with the client, project team, and subcontractors.
• Monitor programme performance and report progress, delays, and resource requirements.
• Manage snagging, quality control inspections, and project handover activities.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Manager delivering roofing, refurbishment, or construction projects.
• Experience working within live school, education, healthcare, or other occupied environments.
• Valid SMSTS certification.
• Valid CSCS card (Manager level).
• First Aid at Work qualification.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and CDM Regulations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage subcontractors and coordinate multiple workstreams.
• Competent in site documentation and reporting.

Mandatory

• Enhanced DBS Certificate (current and valid) or willingness to undergo a DBS check prior to commencement.
• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable

• Temporary Works Coordinator training.
• Asbestos Awareness certification.
• Experience managing roofing replacement projects and working at height operations.
• Scaffold inspection qualification.
• Knowledge of safeguarding requirements within educational settings.

Key Project Challenges

Working within a live school environment.

Maintaining safe separation between construction activities and school operations.

Managing works at height and associated temporary works.

Ensuring minimal disruption to teaching, sports activities, and school access routes.

Coordinating deliveries and noisy works around school operational requirements.

Deliverables

Safe and compliant delivery of the roofing replacement works.

Completion within programme and budget constraints.

Zero safeguarding breaches.

High-quality workmanship and successful project handover.

Full site documentation and compliance records maintained throughout the project.