Lead Site Manager - Refurb and Fitout (Freelance, Manchester)

Navartis Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 74,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Navartis Ltd in Manchester is seeking an experienced Freelance Site Manager to oversee a fast-paced fit-out project, ensuring safety, quality and timely delivery while coordinating subcontractors and site teams.

You will drive the programme, manage budgets and variations, chair progress meetings and maintain clear communication with the client and wider project team to deliver the project on time and to specification.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing fit-out projects.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and site operations.
• Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and programme management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall delivery of the fit-out project from start to completion.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors, suppliers and site personnel.
• Monitor programme, progress and key project milestones.
• Ensure works are delivered in line with drawings, specifications and client expectations.
• Manage project budgets, costs and variations.
• Chair progress meetings and provide regular project updates.
• Ensure health & safety standards and site compliance are maintained.
• Maintain strong communication with the client and wider project team.

Skills

Fit-out experience

Construction management

Leadership

Budget awareness

Job description

Navartis Ltd in Manchester is seeking an experienced Freelance Site Manager to oversee a fast-paced fit-out project, ensuring safety, quality and timely delivery while coordinating subcontractors and site teams.

You will drive the programme, manage budgets and variations, chair progress meetings and maintain clear communication with the client and wider project team to deliver the project on time and to specification.