External Site Manager


Company:	Fawkes & Reece
Salary:	£320 to £360 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Cambridge, CB8 0AE
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	12 Oct 2026
Closing date:	26 Oct 2026

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Summary

I've been tasked to find an External Site Manager for a tier 1 main contractor on a freelance basis. It is to start ASAP and will finish early March 2027.

The project is a major development in the Cambridgeshire, it is a crucial groundworks/external package that needs managing. You will be working alongside a Senior Project Manager to deliver the package.

Requirements for External Site Manager

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid at Work

Knowledge of groundworks.

Responsibilities for the External Site Manager

Attending and contributing in contractor prestart meetings.

Attending and contributing in design team meetings.

Chairing weekly sub-contractor progress meetings, taking and issuing meeting minutes.

Attending safe starts.

Approving RAMS.

Attending DABS and contributing to the meeting, discussing coordination with other trades. If necessary taking the meeting, issuing the DABS report to all other team members.

Enforcing H&S on site.

Identifying potential problems, offering buildability solutions.

Someone who is tech savvy.

Someone who can engage with the supply chain and other team members.

What is being offered

Day rate between £320-380

Temporary to permanent option

Opportunity to work with a helpful site team

If you want to hear more about this External Site Manager role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Danny Ireland in our London Office on 020 7288 0166

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