Site Manager in Wembley, Greater London

Internal Site Manager – Student Accommodation

Location: Wembley
Project: Large-scale Student Accommodation Development – 1,000+ Units

Work Hours: 8am - 6pm 

The Opportunity

We are working with a leading residential developer who is looking to appoint an Internal Site Manager to join the delivery team on a major student accommodation development comprising over 1,000 units.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Assistant Site Manager or an existing Site Manager looking to further develop their career within a large-scale residential project.

Reporting to the Senior Site Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of allocated internal fit-out areas and work packages. You will coordinate subcontractors, manage trade interfaces and monitor progress to ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.

You will work closely with the wider project team, taking ownership of your allocated areas while receiving support and guidance from the Senior Site Manager and other members of the delivery team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day delivery of allocated internal fit-out areas and work packages.

• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and internal trades to ensure efficient delivery and sequencing of works.

• Monitor progress against the construction programme and prepare short-term look-ahead programmes.

• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, building regulations and company standards.

• Maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance across allocated work areas.

• Carry out regular quality inspections, identify defects and manage snagging through to completion.

• Monitor workmanship, productivity and subcontractor performance, addressing issues and escalating where necessary.

• Identify programme risks, trade clashes and potential delays, working with the wider team to implement solutions.

• Coordinate material deliveries, site logistics, storage and housekeeping.

• Attend subcontractor and site coordination meetings, providing accurate progress updates to the Senior Site Manager.

• Maintain accurate site records, inspection reports and relevant digital documentation.

• Liaise with the commercial team regarding material usage, variations and potential cost implications.

• Support the successful completion, quality assurance and handover of allocated areas.

Requirements & Experience

• Previous experience working as an Assistant Site Manager or Site Manager within residential construction.

• Practical experience of internal fit-out, ideally within apartments, student accommodation or large-scale residential developments.

• Demonstrable experience coordinating subcontractors and multiple trades.

• Good understanding of internal finishes, trade sequencing and construction processes.

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

• Understanding of construction health and safety legislation and safe systems of work.

• Experience monitoring progress against construction programmes and coordinating short-term activities.

• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

• Good attention to detail, particularly around quality control and finishing standards.

• Competent with Microsoft Office and digital site management systems.

Experience with Procore, Asta Powerproject, Microsoft Project or similar construction management software would be advantageous but is not essential.

The Ideal Candidate

We are particularly interested in speaking with an ambitious Assistant Site Manager ready to take the next step in their career, or a developing Site Manager with experience delivering internal residential fit-out packages.

You will be hands-on, organised and confident coordinating subcontractors and trades. You should be comfortable taking responsibility for your allocated areas, monitoring progress and maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

This is not a Senior Site Manager position, and previous responsibility for managing an entire development or a team of Site Managers is not required.