Freelance Contract Manager
| Posting date: | 16 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £320 to £330 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 March 2026 |
| Location: | Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2PW |
| Company: | Fawkes & Reece |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | CM NW_1771232146 |
Summary
*REGIONAL CONTRACTOR - CURRENT PROJECT IS A SCHOOL EXTENSION*
We're Hiring: Freelance Contract Manager
Location: Blackburn
Sectors: Commercial
Day rate: £320 per day
Duration: Ongoing/ temp-to-perm
What you'll do as a Freelance Contract Manager:
- Review tender documents, drawings, specs, and contract conditions
- Identify commercial and contractual risks
- Assist in pricing strategy and subcontract procurement
- Set up project cost reporting systems
- Monitor budgets against forecast
- Draft and issue subcontract agreements
- Monitor construction programmes
- Assess delays and disruption
- Ensure contractual compliance with safeguarding policies
- Managing public sector procurement requirements
Required Qualifications/Experience as a Freelance Site Manager
- Experience as a Contract Manager (preferably in hospitals/schools/colleges)
- Any relevant qualifications
- CSCS, SMSTS, First Aid, Temporary Works
- Minimum of 4+ years experience in a Contract Manager's position
- UK driving license and access to own vehicle
What's on offer
- Day rate
- Weekly pay on a Friday
How to apply
Please apply to this advert with your CV and we will give you a call!