Job Title: Site Manager – Structural Steel Painting & Refurbishment

Blackburn, Lancashire

Contract - 6 months Freelance - Start date Late October 2025

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee a large-scale structural steel painting and refurbishment project. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll be responsible for managing on-site operations, coordinating teams, and ensuring all works are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day site operations for steel painting and refurbishment works, managing specialist sub-contractors.

Supervise and coordinate specialist teams including rope access operatives, cradle operatives, and blasting crews.

Oversee surface preparation, sand/grit blasting, and protective coating application.

Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards.

Monitor progress, quality, and budgets report regularly to project management & client.

Liaise with clients, inspectors, and stakeholders on project status and compliance.

Manage site documentation, permits, and risk assessments.

Essential Requirements

Proven experience managing structural steel painting/refurbishment projects.

Experience of working on _live_ environment projects

Strong knowledge of rope access systems, cradle work, and sand/grit blasting techniques.

Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills.

Demonstrable track record in health & safety management on complex worksites.

Relevant certifications (SSSTS/SMSTS, IRATA, ICATS or equivalent) are required with IOSH also an advantage.

Please contact Mark Warrington on 0161 829 3964 for more infoirmation on this vacancy