Freelance Site Manager – Manchester

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Site Manager to lead a specialist roofing and refurbishment project within a high‑profile public facility in the North West. The site remains fully operational with significant daily footfall, requiring proactive health and safety management and strong stakeholder engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a live flat‑roofing, re‑insulation and weather‑protection scheme while keeping the venue open to the public.
• Coordinate subcontractors, monitor programme targets and ensure quality standards.
• Liaise with client representatives, site users and members of the public throughout the project.
• Maintain compliance with health & safety legislation and site regulations.

Required profile

• Proven experience managing flat‑roofing and building‑envelope projects in occupied or public‑facing environments.
• Relevant certifications such as SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation and site compliance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management abilities.

Required skills

• Flat roofing
• Building envelope projects
• Roofing systems
• Insulation and weather‑proofing systems
• Health & safety legislation
• Site compliance
• SMSTS certification
• CSCS certification
• First Aid certification

What we offer

• Immediate start with a competitive daily rate.
• Weekly payment via umbrella PAYE.
• Opportunity to work on a prestigious refurbishment project.
• Support from a dedicated Hays Construction consultant.
• Potential for further project assignments upon completion.