Freelance Site Manager Role (3-4 week holiday cover)


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Gloucester, GL20 5PH
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	13 Oct 2026
Closing date:	12 Nov 2026

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Summary

Your new company

Our client is a leading engineering and construction contractor with a strong presence across the energy, utilities, data centre, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors. Known for delivering complex projects in highly regulated environments, they have built an excellent reputation for quality, safety, and technical expertise.

Your new role

As a Site Manager, you'll be working on two substation projects in the Gloucestershire area taking responsibility for the safe and successful delivery of site activities. Your day-to-day will include:

Managing day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to the required quality standards

Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams to ensure efficient project execution

Monitoring progress against key milestones and implementing solutions to overcome project challenges

Ensuring compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures and standards

Managing site documentation, inspections, permits, and reporting requirements

Working closely with project, engineering, and commercial teams to support successful project delivery

What you'll need to succeed

For this position, you will need:

Proven experience working as a Site Manager on construction, engineering, industrial, energy, utilities, or infrastructure projects

A strong track record of managing subcontractors and delivering work safely within live construction environments

Experience overseeing programme performance, quality standards, and site productivity

Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and work fronts

A good understanding of construction methodologies, health and safety legislation, and site management procedures

Relevant qualifications such as SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid.

What you'll get in return

In return, you will receive a competitive rate and get your foot in the door with a growing contractor in the Power/Energy industry who have a number of projects across the Midlands and a strong pipeline of work due to word of mouth recommendations.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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