Site Manager in Birmingham, West Midlands

Salary: Up to £58,000

The Finishing Manager will lead, coordinate and deliver all internal and external finishes packages across the project lifecycle. You'll drive quality, safety and programme performance, ensuring a smooth, high‑standard handover on a fast‑paced development.

• Health & Safety compliance - Ensure all finishing works comply with company H&S policies, legislation and best practice, providing strong safety leadership to subcontractors and site teams.

• Finishes package management - Take full ownership of internal and external finishes from first fix through to final handover, driving delivery in line with programme milestones.

• Programme control - Manage finishes programmes, develop short-term schedules, and maintain coordination and sequencing across multiple work fronts.

• Risk & quality management - Identify and mitigate risks, oversee quality inspections, manage snagging, and ensure all works meet drawings, specifications and employer requirements.

• Design & procurement coordination - Work closely with Site, Design and Commercial teams to coordinate design information, procurement and delivery of finishes packages.

• Subcontractor leadership - Hold regular subcontractor meetings covering H&S, quality, programme and environmental performance.

• Benchmarking & approvals - Support mock-ups, sample reviews and benchmark standards to drive a right‑first‑time culture.

• Handover & aftercare - Liaise with Aftercare teams to ensure smooth handover, minimal defects and high customer satisfaction.

• Reporting & governance - Attend client, design and internal meetings, presenting progress reports and supporting compliance with Quality and Environmental Management Systems.

• Team development - Support SHEQ/HR with training, development and continuous improvement across the site team.

• Supply chain collaboration - Work with the Supply Chain Manager to monitor and feedback on subcontractor performance.

• Strong technical knowledge of finishing trades, including first fix and sequencing.

• Proven experience delivering finishes on high-rise residential or complex multi-unit schemes.

• Solid understanding of H&S legislation and best practice for finishing phases.

• Experienced in managing subcontractors, inspections, snagging and handover processes.

• Competent in interpreting drawings, specifications and coordinating design information.

• Excellent planning and organisation, able to manage multiple work fronts.

• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

• CSCS card essential.

• SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely required.

• First Aid desirable.

• Strong communicator with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.

• Proactive leader with a solutions-focused mindset.

• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Organised, adaptable and calm under pressure.

• Client-focused with strong ownership and accountability.