Site Manager

Site Manager: Multi‑Storey Car Park (MSCP) | Freelance | Cardiff | CIS Contract Duration: 3 months+ (immediate start) Day rate: £250–£300 per day (DOE) Working pattern: Choose 3, 4 or 5 days Mon–Fri + mandatory Saturday until 1pm (paid full day rate) Payment: Weeky (CIS available) Location: Cardiff (site‑based) We’re seeking a Site Manager to run the delivery of a new multi‑storey car park (MSCP) project in Cardiff for a major European design‑and‑build contractor operating across the UK. You’ll oversee daily site operations, subcontractors, programme, safety, and quality. Experience on MSCP or concrete/steel frame structures is essential. MEP knowledge is important for coordination. You’ll manage M&E packages delivered by specialist subcontractors (not self‑delivery). What You’ll Be Doing * Lead day‑to‑day site operations, including logistics, briefings, permits and look‑ahead planning. * Manage programme delivery: track progress, sequence works, identify risks and drive mitigation actions. * Oversee quality & compliance: ITPs, QA records, snagging, defect management and handover documentation. * Provide strong H&S leadership: RAMS reviews, inductions, toolbox talks and safe‑system oversight. * Coordinate subcontractors across structural, façade and MEP trades; monitor progress versus plan. * Work with commercial teams on measures, variations and progress validation. * Maintain clear communication with PM/client, issuing concise evidence‑based updates. * Manage interfaces for EV‑readiness, lighting, wayfinding, fire/life‑safety systems and metering. What You’ll Bring * Proven track record as a Site Manager on Multi-Story Car Parks (MSCPs) or comparable concrete/steel frame builds. * Strong MEP coordination exposure (electrical packages, containment, LV systems, lighting, controls, fire/life‑safety). * SMSTS and CSCS (Black/Gold ideal). * Good command of RAMS, permits, temporary works coordination and QA processes (ITPs, test packs, handover). * Confident with short‑term planning, look‑aheads and progress reporting. * Calm, organised communicator who drives safe, compliant, on‑programme delivery. Nice to Have * NEC contract experience in main‑contractor environments. * Considerate Constructors–style mindset for public‑realm interfaces. Contract & Pay * Freelance for 3+ months (extensions likely based on programme and performance). * £250–£300 per day (DOE). * Choose to work 3, 4 or 5 weekdays (Mon–Fri) * Working until 1pm on Saturday is mandatory (paid at full day rate). * CIS payment available