Sphere Solutions
Freelance No.1 site manager
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Role Overview
My client is seeking an experienced, autonomous, and safety-focused No. 1 Site Manager to take overall responsibility for the delivery of a £450k commercial fit-out and conversion project. The scheme involves transforming a former retail unit into a modern healthcare facility (including consultation/treatment rooms, specialized M&E/HVAC systems, infection control finishes, and accessible facilities).
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Key Responsibilities
Site Operations & Project Delivery
- Take full ownership of day-to-day operations as the sole No. 1 Site Manager on-site.
- Manage the project schedule, tracking daily targets against the master construction programme.
- Sequence works efficiently in a fast-track fit-out environment (demolition, layout reconfigurations, acoustic partitions, M&E routing, specialist finishes).
- Manage logistics, waste removal, deliveries, and site access in what may be a high-street or active retail park environment.
Subcontractor & Supply Chain Management
- Direct and supervise all specialist trades (framing/drylining, M&E contractors, flooring, medical gas installers, joinery).
- Lead daily site briefings, toolbox talks, and weekly subcontractor progress meetings.
- Resolve on-site clashes quickly, particularly regarding M&E services above ceiling grids and wall penetrations.
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Health, Safety & Quality Assurance
- Act as the lead site safety officer in compliance with CDM 2015 regulations.
- Induct all personnel, review RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements), and enforce strict safety standards.
- Conduct regular quality control inspections, verifying that works comply with drawings, building control, HTM/HBN guidelines (where applicable), and infection control specs.
- Maintain snagging logs continuously throughout the build to ensure a smooth, zero-defect handover.
Commercial & Stakeholder Liaison
- Work closely with the Quantity Surveyor and Contracts Manager to monitor variations, site instructions, and material call-offs.
- Interface professionally with the client's representative, architects, M&E consultants, and local building control officers.
Required Qualifications & Certifications
- SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
- CSCS Card (Black Manager Card preferred)
- First Aid at Work (3-day valid certificate)
- Asbestos Awareness (essential for conversion/refurbishment of existing retail stock)
- Fire Warden certification (desirable)
- NVQ Level 4 / 6 in Construction Site Management (desirable)
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Essential Experience & Skills
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a No. 1 Site Manager leading commercial fit-out or refurbishment schemes (£250k–£1m value range).
- Demonstrated experience in retail or commercial-to-healthcare/clinical conversions (e.g., dental clinics, GP surgeries, optical centres, aesthetic/private clinics).
- Strong technical background in M&E integration (HVAC, specialized lighting, drainage, data cablings, pressure systems).
- Proven track record of delivering fast-track schemes safely, on schedule, and within budget.
- High proficiency in reading architectural, structural, and M&E layout drawings.
Desirable
- Familiarity with healthcare design requirements (e.g., acoustic ratings for consultation rooms, vinyl flooring with coved skirtings, wipeable anti-bacterial surfaces, DDA accessibility).
Key Personal Attributes
- Self-Motivated & Autonomous: Capable of running a site single-handedly without constant supervision.
- Firm but Fair Communicator: Strong leadership skills to keep trades accountable on deadline-driven projects.
- Detail-Oriented: Zero compromise on clinical hygiene standards and fine internal finishes.
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