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Freelance Assistant Site Manager (Civils)

Job details
Posting date: 04 February 2026
Salary: £230 to £260 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 18 February 2026
Location: City Of Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 2PZ
Company: Fawkes & Reece
Job type: Contract
Job reference: FSM Civils M1_1770219822

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Summary

*ONGOING FREELANCE - CIVILS GROUNDWORKS - START ASAP - RATE TBD*

We're Hiring: Freelance Assistant Site Manager
Location: Manchester
Sectors: Civils/Groundworks
Dayrate: £270 - £300 a day
Duration: Short term / long term/ ongoing

Fawkes & Reece are hiring for a Freelance Assistant Site Manager for a civils/groundworks project in Manchester City Centre, starting ASAP.

What you'll do as an Assistant Freelance Site Manager:

  • Assist in daily management and coordination of civils and groundworks operations
  • Supervise contractors and subcontractors on-site daily.
  • Ensure projects are on-time and to client specification.
  • Assist with setting out checks, levels, and quality assurance inspections.
  • Report directly to the Site Manager/ Project Manager.
  • Monitor site progress and ensure compliance with health & safety standards.
  • Maintain accurate site records, including diaries and permits.
  • Coordinate with design teams, consultants, and client representatives.

Required Qualifications/Experience for the Assistant Freelance Site Manager:

  • Experience working within civils
  • CSCS
  • SMSTS or SSSTS
  • First Aid at Work
  • Temp Works Awareness (preferred)
  • Experience as an Assistant Site Manager in Civils

Pay + Benefits

  • Day rate
  • £270 to £300 per day
  • Accommodation paid by contractor
  • Weekly pay on a Friday

How to apply:

Please apply directly to this job ad or for more information please call Sam at Fawkes & Reece on 01204 554 884.

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