Freelance Assistant Site Manager (Civils)
| Posting date: | 04 February 2026 |
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| 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 |
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.