Site Manager in Manchester, Greater Manchester

Site Manager – Cat B Fit-Out

Location: Manchester City Centre
Duration: 23 weeks
Start date: 26 October 2026
Essential  SMSTS  |  Security Check (SC) cleared

The Opportunity

I'm working with a contractor delivering a two-floor Category B fit-out in Manchester city centre for a government agency. They're looking for an experienced, SMSTS-qualified Site Manager with valid SC clearance to oversee the project for 23 weeks, starting on 26 October.

The Project

The works will involve a range of commercial fit-out and refurbishment packages across two floors, including:

• Decoration and finishing works

• Mechanical and electrical (M&E) installations

• Partitioning

• Flooring installation

• Refurbishment of existing parquet flooring

• Tea point installations

The Role

You'll be responsible for managing day-to-day site operations, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring the works are delivered safely, to programme and to the required quality standards.

You'll need to maintain control of the programme, coordinate the various trades, monitor progress and resolve site issues as they arise, whilst ensuring all site activities comply with the relevant health and safety and security requirements.

Requirements

• Valid SMSTS qualification.

• SC clearance, with status to be confirmed against project requirements.

• Proven experience managing commercial Cat B fit-out projects.

• Strong subcontractor coordination and programme management skills.

• Experience overseeing M&E, partitions, flooring and finishing packages.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

• Availability to start on 26 October 2026 and commit to the 23-week contract.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Site Manager with the right clearance and commercial fit-out background, get in touch to discuss the project and next steps.