Senior Site Manager
Pubblicato il 30-10-2026 - Unispace in Italia
Contract: Freelance – Initial 6-month rolling contract
Start Date: December 2026
Working Pattern: Full-time, site-based, with occasional weekend work
About Unispace
At Unispace, we create workplaces that inspire people and businesses to perform at their best. As a global workplace design and construction company, we bring together strategy, design and delivery to create exceptional environments for our clients.
We’re continuing to expand our project portfolio across Italy and looking for an experienced Freelance Site Manager / Senior Site Manager to join our Delivery team on a newly secured project in Pavia.
This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a complex commercial construction project, working closely with our Milan-based team to deliver high-quality results in a challenging, live environment.
The Opportunity
We're looking for a confident, hands-on Site Manager with proven experience managing complex construction and fit-out projects.
The project involves phased delivery, potentially accelerated programmes, significant mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) coordination, and construction activities within an operational environment.
You'll take responsibility for day-to-day site operations, coordinating subcontractors, maintaining safety and quality standards, and ensuring works progress in line with programme requirements.
This position also requires the successful candidate to formally undertake the role and responsibilities of Preposto under Italian Legislative Decree D. Lgs. 81/08, with responsibility for supervising workplace safety and ensuring compliance with applicable health and safety procedures.
Previous Preposto training is advantageous but not essential at application stage, as the required training can be provided during onboarding.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate daily site operations, subcontractors, trades and suppliers.
- Oversee phased construction activities, ensuring effective coordination across multiple workstreams.
- Manage site activities involving significant MEP installations and interfaces.
- Coordinate construction works within a live, operational environment, minimising disruption and maintaining safe working conditions.
- Monitor project programmes, proactively identifying risks, delays and opportunities to improve delivery.
- Fulfil the designated Preposto responsibilities under D. Lgs. 81/08, supervising workplace safety and compliance with established procedures.
- Carry out regular site inspections, maintaining high standards of workmanship, quality and safety.
- Ensure works are delivered in accordance with technical drawings, specifications and project requirements.
- Maintain accurate progress reports, site records and project documentation, using platforms such as Procore.
- Work collaboratively with Project Managers, consultants and other stakeholders to resolve technical and operational challenges.
- Support snagging, handover and successful project completion.
About You
We're looking for an experienced Site Manager who can confidently manage a complex construction environment, coordinate multiple trades and take ownership of site delivery from day one.
- At least 3–5 years' proven experience working as a Site Manager or Senior Site Manager.
- Strong construction site management experience, ideally within commercial fit-out, refurbishment or design-and-build environments.
- Demonstrable experience managing subcontractors, coordinating trades and delivering projects to demanding programmes.
- Solid understanding of Italian construction health and safety requirements and site compliance.
- Willingness and ability to undertake the formal responsibilities of Preposto under D. Lgs. 81/08, including completing the required training if not already qualified.
- Fluent Italian communication skills.
- Strong organisational, leadership and problem-solving abilities.
- Availability to work full-time on site in Pavia, including occasional weekends when required.
- Ability to work on a freelance basis.
- Previous experience acting as a designated Preposto, with the relevant training already completed.
- Experience delivering MEP-intensive construction or fit-out projects.
- Experience coordinating phased or fast-track construction programmes.
- Experience managing works within live or occupied buildings.
- Previous experience using Procore or similar construction management platforms.
- Basic English communication skills.
Why Join Us?
You'll have the opportunity to play a key role in delivering a newly secured project for an established international workplace design and construction business.
Working alongside our experienced Milan Delivery team, you'll take ownership of a challenging project with significant technical and operational complexity.
The initial engagement will be structured as a six-month rolling freelance contract, with the potential for extension depending on project requirements and our wider pipeline of opportunities across Italy.
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