Site Manager - Retail Fit Out

Site Manager – Retail & Commercial Interior Fit-Out

Nationwide Projects | Fast-Track Fit-Out | Competitive Salary + Package

We are recruiting an experienced Site Manager to join an established specialist contractor delivering retail and commercial interior fit-out projects nationwide.

This role would particularly suit someone who has come through a joinery, shopfitting or interiors background and understands the pace, pressure and attention to detail required to successfully deliver fast-track fit-out projects.

These aren't long-duration construction projects.

Typical programmes are around 8–12 weeks, with some significantly quicker turnaround projects, so we're looking for somebody who can take control of a site, manage multiple trades, drive the programme and get projects over the line.

The Role

As Site Manager, you will take day-to-day responsibility for the successful delivery of interior fit-out projects across the UK.

You'll be responsible for:

• Managing projects on site from commencement through to handover
• Coordinating subcontractors, trades and suppliers
• Driving demanding fast-track programmes
• Managing site logistics and sequencing of works
• Maintaining excellent standards of workmanship and finish
• Managing health & safety and site compliance
• Holding site meetings and communicating progress
• Liaising with Project Managers, Contracts Managers, clients and the commercial team
• Monitoring programme, quality and productivity
• Managing snagging and ensuring successful project handover
• Identifying potential problems early and finding practical solutions
• Maintaining accurate site records and reporting
• Representing the business professionally in front of clients

Projects will predominantly involve retail and commercial fit-out, with packages potentially incorporating bespoke joinery, partitions, ceilings, flooring, decoration, M&E and associated finishing trades.

What We're Looking For

We're particularly interested in Site Managers who understand fit-out rather than traditional new-build construction.

Ideally you'll have:

• Previous Site Management experience within interior fit-out or shopfitting
• A background in joinery, carpentry or shopfitting would be a distinct advantage
• Experience delivering retail and/or commercial interiors
• A strong understanding of fast-track programmes
• The ability to coordinate multiple subcontract trades
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• A strong eye for quality and finishing
• The confidence to deal directly with clients and professional teams
• Appropriate Site Management / Health & Safety qualifications
• A full clean UK driving licence

Most importantly, you must be comfortable with the nature of nationwide fit-out.

Projects are located throughout the UK, and the successful Site Manager must therefore be prepared to travel and stay away from home when projects require it.

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity to join a specialist contractor with an established pipeline of interior projects and a reputation for delivering high-quality work in demanding environments.

If you enjoy the pace of fit-out, like taking ownership of your projects and get satisfaction from turning an empty shell into a completed retail or commercial environment in a matter of weeks, this could be an excellent move.

Nationwide travel and staying away will form part of the role.

Interested?

Apply with your CV or contact me directly for a confidential discussion.