Site Manager – Fit-Out
Location: Midlands (National Travel Required)Salary: £50,000 – £60,000Package: Company Van & Fuel Card , 33 Days Annual Leave Including Public Holidays, Pension, Sick Pay, Excellent Benefits
The Opportunity
We are recruiting an experienced Site Manager with a strong background in commercial fit-out to join an established construction and refurbishment contractor delivering projects nationwide.
The business specialises in high-quality commercial construction, refurbishment and interior fit-out, working across a varied portfolio of projects for established clients throughout the UK.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, delivery-focused Site Manager to take ownership of office and retail fit-out projects valued between £500k and £2.5m, managing projects from site mobilisation through to completion and handover.
The successful candidate must be confident operating as the number one Site Manager on site, taking full responsibility for day-to-day delivery, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring projects are completed safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Take full responsibility for the day-to-day management and delivery of commercial fit-out projects.
- Lead and coordinate subcontractors, trades and site operatives to ensure works are completed efficiently and to programme.
- Plan and manage site activities, short-term programmes, labour requirements and material deliveries.
- Maintain the highest standards of health and safety, ensuring compliance with site procedures and relevant legislation.
- Carry out regular site inspections to monitor workmanship, quality and progress against programme.
- Coordinate with project managers, clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors to ensure smooth project delivery.
- Monitor progress against project milestones, identifying potential delays and implementing solutions where required.
- Manage site documentation, including RAMS, site inductions, toolbox talks, daily records and progress reports.
- Oversee quality control, snagging, defects management and the final handover process.
- Ensure materials, plant and resources are available when required and that the site remains organised and compliant.
- Maintain positive working relationships with clients and their representatives, providing regular updates on progress and any issues arising.
- Identify and resolve on-site challenges proactively, maintaining a professional and solutions-focused approach throughout each project.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Site Manager delivering commercial fit-out projects.
- A strong track record of managing projects as the number one Site Manager, with responsibility for the full site operation.
- Experience delivering office and/or retail fit-out projects, ideally valued between £500k and £2.5m.
- Strong knowledge of construction processes, subcontractor management, health and safety and quality control.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and project programmes.
- Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving, programme management and project delivery.
- Willingness to travel nationally and stay away from home when project requirements dictate.
- Relevant site management qualifications, such as SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid, would be advantageous.
Desirable: Candidates with a trade background and practical construction experience would be particularly attractive, although this is not essential.
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