Site Manager – Carlisle Location: Carlisle Rate: £280 per shift Duration: 3 weeks Start: Monday 2 November 2026 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm We are looking for a Site Manager to provide short-term site cover on a project in Carlisle. This is a straightforward site-management assignment. The client is not looking for somebody with highly specialised project experience. The priority is finding a reliable manager with the correct qualifications who can be present on site each day, open and close the site and ensure works are carried out safely. You will be overseeing a small team of contractors carrying out their works, maintaining general site standards and acting as the responsible Site Manager on site. Duties will include: • Opening and closing the site each day • Overseeing day-to-day site activities • Ensuring contractors are working safely and in accordance with site procedures • Maintaining good housekeeping and general site standards • Monitoring health and safety compliance • Carrying out site inductions and briefings where required • Reviewing RAMS and permits as necessary • Liaising with the Project Manager and site contractors • Keeping basic site records and reporting progress • Ensuring the site is left safe and secure at the end of each shift A civils or groundworks background would be advantageous, but it is not essential for this assignment. Essential requirements: • SMSTS • First Aid at Work • Fire Marshal / Fire Warden qualification • Previous experience working as a Site Manager or Site Supervisor • Available to start Monday 2 November • Able to commit to the full 3-week assignment • Reliable and comfortable taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of the site This would suit an experienced Site Manager who is between projects, available immediately and looking for a short-term assignment close to Carlisle. Please apply with an up-to-date CV and confirm your availability and current qualifications