Fit-Out Site Manager

Asper Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Asper Recruitment seeks an experienced Site Manager in Glasgow to lead construction and fit-out delivery. You will coordinate day-to-day site activity, manage subcontractors and trades, and ensure works meet programme and budget while maintaining high safety standards.

You will read and interpret programmes and drawings, engage clients and stakeholders, and drive quality across live projects with a proactive approach to risk and change management.

Qualifications

• Experience leading site teams on construction, refurbishment or fit-out projects.
• Proven ability to read programmes, drawings and specifications to drive progress.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety standards and site compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations with focus on safety, quality and productivity.
• Coordinate subcontractors across groundworks, cladding, steel, M&E and finishes.
• Support planning, sequencing and programme management to hit milestones.
• Monitor progress against budget and programme with timely updates.
• Attend client progress meetings and maintain accurate site records.
• Promote safety culture and continuous improvement on site.

Skills

Site management

Construction delivery

Subcontractor coordination

HSE knowledge

Programme reading

Stakeholder communication

Education

SMSTS

CSCS Manager/Supervisor

First Aid at Work

Tools

Asta Programming

Job description

My client are a fitout, refurbishment, retrofit and construction services in the UK.

The Role

My client are looking for an experienced Site Manager to support the successful delivery of construction and fit-out project in Glasgow Area. This is a hands-on role responsible for coordinating day-to-day site activity, leading subcontractors and trades, maintaining high standards of health and safety, and ensuring works are delivered to programme, budget and specification.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
• Coordinate subcontractors and trades across areas such as groundworks, channels, cladding, steelworks, mechanical and electrical works, and painting and decorating.
• Support effective planning, sequencing and programme management to ensure key project milestones are achieved.
• Use project programmes, including Asta Programming where required, to monitor progress and plan upcoming activity.
• Lead proactive health and safety management, including inspections, risk controls, site procedures and compliance requirements.
• Monitor site progress against agreed budgets, programme and commercial expectations.
• Identify, record and elevate variations, risks, delays and potential extension-of-time matters promptly.
• Attend client progress meetings, provide clear project updates and maintain accurate site records.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability and continuous improvement across site teams and subcontractors.

About You

• Previous experience in a Site Manager, Construction Site Manager or similar site leadership role.
• Strong practical knowledge of construction and/or fit-out project delivery.
• Confident coordinating subcontractors, trades, materials, site activity and programme requirements.
• Good understanding of health and safety standards, risk management and site compliance.
• Ability to read and work from project programmes, drawings, specifications and site documentation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients, colleagues, subcontractors and external stakeholders.
• Organised, proactive and able to resolve site issues while maintaining momentum.
• Flexible approach to travel and working hours depending on project needs.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• SMSTS or equivalent site management safety qualification.
• CSCS Manager, Gold Supervisory card or equivalent construction certification.
• First Aid at Work certification.
• Experience using Asta Programming or similar project planning software.
• Experience working on live construction, refurbishment or fit-out projects