Freelance Senior Site Manager / Project Manager Residential Groundworks Start: March 2026 Duration: 8 - 10months Sheffield

My Client are seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Site Manager / Project Manager to take full control of a major residential groundworks package starting March 2026, for a 10-month contract. This is a No.1 on site position, responsible for the successful delivery of groundworks and civils on a large-scale housing development.

THE PROJECT • Residential development of approximately 120 housing units • Full groundworks and civils package • Piled foundations and precast ring beams • Roads and sewers

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Acting as Number 1 on site, overseeing daily site operations • Managing all groundworks and civils activities • Coordination of piled foundations and precast ring beam installation • Managing roads and sewers packages • Ordering materials and maintaining a materials tracker • Managing and tracking RFIs • Leading and managing a site team of around 12 personnel, including a Site Engineer • Client liaison, attending and leading client meetings • Ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to quality standards • Coordinating subcontractors and suppliers • Reporting progress and issues to senior stakeholders

REQUIREMENTS • Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager on residential groundworks projects • Strong background in civils, piling, and infrastructure works • Experience operating as No.1 on site • Confident managing site teams and subcontractors • Strong client-facing and communication skills • SMSTS, CSCS (Black or Gold) required • First Aid certification required

Apply now with an up to date CV or contact Dan Standish at Kenton Black (Leeds) for more information