Senior Site Manager

Senior Site Manager / Site Manager - £12m Laboratory Fit-Out
Location: King's Cross, London
Rate: £400 - £500 per day DOE
IR35: Inside
Start Date: August
Contract Duration: Until Summer 2027

Company: Specialist fit-out contractor with offices in West London
We are working with a specialist contractor based in West London who is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Site Manager / Site Manager to support the delivery of a technically demanding £12m laboratory fit-out project in King's Cross, London.This is a long-term freelance opportunity running through to summer 2027, with the role focused on the delivery of a high-spec laboratory and cleanroom scheme. The project will include CAT 5/6 cleanroom environments, specialist lab spaces and associated fit-out works within a tight central London site.The successful candidate will report into a visiting Contracts Manager and will be responsible for driving day-to-day delivery on site, ensuring works are completed safely, to programme and to the required quality standards.

The Role

As Senior Site Manager / Site Manager, you will be responsible for:

Managing day-to-day site operations on a £12m laboratory fit-out project
Overseeing the delivery of cleanroom and high-specification laboratory areas
Coordinating subcontractors and ensuring works are delivered to programme
Maintaining high standards of health & safety across a tight London site
Managing site logistics, access, sequencing and coordination of trades
Producing, reviewing and managing permits to work
Ensuring quality standards are achieved across all areas of delivery
Reporting progress, issues and site updates to the visiting Contracts Manager
Working closely with the wider project team to ensure smooth project delivery
Supporting snagging, handover and close-out processes as the project progresses
Project Details

£12m laboratory fit-out project
Based in King's Cross, London
High-spec lab and cleanroom environments
CAT 5/6 cleanroom areas
Tight site with detailed logistics and permit requirements
Contract running from August through to summer 2027
Candidate RequirementsThe ideal candidate will have:

Previous experience as a Senior Site Manager or Site Manager
Experience delivering laboratory, cleanroom, healthcare, pharmaceutical, science, technology or high-spec fit-out projects
Strong understanding of health & safety requirements on live construction sites
Ability to produce, manage and understand permits to work
Experience managing subcontractors and driving site delivery
Strong eye for quality and attention to detail
Ability to work on a tight site with complex logistics
Good communication and reporting skills
SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid preferred
What's on Offer

£400 - £500 per day DOE
Long-term freelance contract until summer 2027
Technically interesting £12m laboratory fit-out scheme
Opportunity to work with a specialist contractor delivering high-spec cleanroom and lab environments
Central London project location with a well-structured project team in place
How to Apply

If you're interested in this Site Manager opportunity, please apply via the link or contact James Mitchell at the Southampton office for a confidential discussion.

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