Location: Regional (travel between sites required)
Job Type: Freelance / Contract (Fixed-Term, Full-Time Commitment)
Duration: July & August (Summer Holiday Period)
Compensation: Competitive day rate or agreed contract rate
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Freelance Project Manager / Site Manager to deliver multiple refurbishment projects during the peak summer holiday period (July and August).
This is a full-time, fixed-term contract focused entirely on our projects during this period, typically managing 3–5 live sites simultaneously.
This role is ideal for freelance Project Managers who plan their workload around summer shutdown projects in schools and similar environments.
Key Requirement – Summer Availability
- You must be fully available throughout July and August
- Able to commit full-time across this period
- Comfortable managing multiple fast-paced projects running concurrently
This is our busiest delivery window, and the role is critical to successful project completion.
Project Types
Projects typically include:
- School washroom refurbishments
- Laboratory refurbishments
- Food technology classroom refurbishments
- General internal refurbishment and fit-out works
Key Responsibilities
- Manage multiple refurbishment projects concurrently during the summer period
- Coordinate subcontractors, trades, and suppliers across several sites
- Travel between sites to monitor progress, quality, and programme
- Plan and manage project timelines to meet strict completion deadlines
- Ensure all works are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard
- Act as the main point of contact for clients
- Maintain strong health & safety compliance across all sites
- Proactively resolve issues to keep projects on track
Typical Project Scope
Projects may include:
- Vinyl flooring installations
- Electrical works (power, lighting upgrades)
- Plumbing works
- Suspended ceilings
- Decorating and finishing
- Minor building works (stud walls, door adjustments)
- Installation of fitted furniture and appliances
About You
- Experienced Project Manager / Site Manager in refurbishment or fit-out
- Proven ability to manage multiple sites simultaneously under tight deadlines
- Available to commit fully across July and August
- Highly organised and capable of managing fast-paced programmes
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Proactive, delivery-focused, and solution-driven
- Comfortable travelling regularly between sites
Requirements
- Proven track record in refurbishment project delivery
- SMSTS or SSSTS (preferred)
- CSCS card (required)
- Strong knowledge of construction trades and sequencing
- Full UK driving licence
What We Offer
- Guaranteed workload across the busy summer delivery period
- Opportunity to manage multiple live projects
- Competitive freelance rates
- Potential for ongoing work beyond summer for the right candidate
How to Apply
If you are a freelance Project/Site Manager who typically works on summer refurbishment programmes and is available for July and August, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and confirm your availability for the summer period.
Pay: £35,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Project management: 1 year (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
