Freelance Site Manager
| Posting date: | 26 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £280 to £300 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 June 2026 |
| Location: | Cardiff, Cardiff, CF11 0XR |
| Company: | Fawkes & Reece |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | SM Cardiff_1779795424 |
Summary
*START ASAP - DAY SHIFT RETAIL STORE REFURB*
We're Hiring: Freelance Site Manager
Location: Cardiff
Sectors: Commercial - retail store refurb
Day rate: £280 per day
Duration: 7 weeks
We are looking for a Freelance Site Manager for our client based in the Northwest to oversee a project in Cardiff. Project is a retail store refurbishment on a 9-10 week contract, starting ASAP. This project is working day shift. Works will include fixing a spine wall connected lift shaft, cladding, M&E, and some groundworks. The manager needs to have previous retail/shop refurbishment experience and be prepared to work some weekends/longer hours should the project require.
Responsibilities of the Freelance Site Manager:
- Manage a retail store refurbishment project
- Oversee fix of spine wall, lift insulation, cladding, M&E, and some groundworks.
- Manage contractors and subcontractors on-site.
- Work with the client, chairing progress meetings and working to designs.
- Handle basic IT expectations.
- Look after multiple trades on the site.
Requirements for the Freelance Site Manager:
- Experience as a Site Manager on retail refurb projects.
- CSCS, SMSTS, First Aid.
- Asbestos Awareness (preferred).
- Minimum of 5+ years experience in a Site Managers position.
- Be able to complete basic IT tasks.
- UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
- Night shift Sunday to Thursday
What's on offer:
- Day rate - £280 per day
- Weekly pay on a Friday
How to apply:
Please apply to this advert with your CV and we will give you a call or call Sam on 01204 554886