Site Manager. High-End Townhouse Refurbishment, Kensington Sector: Exclusive Residential Location: Kensington, SW7 / W8, London Project: 3m high-end townhouse refurbishment Contract: Permanent (or freelance day-rate, open to both) Salary: 65,000 to 70,000 + package (perm) / 300 to 325 per day (freelance, outside IR35) Start: Immediate, or by mutual agreement Reports to: Project Manager / Contracts Director The project A complete 3m refurbishment of a high-end private townhouse in prime Kensington. Scope spans structural alterations, full MandE reinstatement, bespoke joinery, premium finishes, plant room and basement works. The client expects developer-quality delivery in a residential setting. Finish levels, security, neighbour management and programme discipline are all non-negotiable. The role You will run the project on-site day-to-day. You will be responsible for the safe, programmed and on-budget delivery of every package from RC frame stage or strip-out through to snag-free handover. Key responsibilities Lead all on-site construction activities to programme, quality and budget. Manage and coordinate subcontractors, direct labour and site operatives across all packages: groundworks, MandE, dry-lining, joinery, decoration, flooring, finishes, FFandE. Enforce full compliance with health, safety, environmental and party-wall requirements. Manage relationships with adjoining owners and the local authority. Conduct daily quality inspections. Manage snagging through to client