Site Based Project Manager

Rogers McHugh; Manchester; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Expenses covered

Accommodation provided

Mileage paid

Job summary

Rogers McHugh, a North West-based design & build contractor, is seeking a Senior Site Manager / Site-Based Project Manager to lead fast-paced fit-out projects nationwide from Manchester. The role requires you to be Number 1 on site, ensuring safety, programme, quality and client satisfaction.

You will work with a strong commercial team and Contracts Manager, with travel and a strong order book into 2026. Salary £60,000 per annum plus expenses, digs and mileage when away.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager or Site-Based Project Manager
• Essential experience in fit-out projects
• Ideally within retail, leisure, or commercial kitchens
• Strong experience acting as Number 1 on site
• Excellent Health & Safety knowledge
• Confident managing subcontractors and multiple trades
• Strong organisational and programme management skills
• Client-facing with excellent communication skills
• Experience using MS Project (advantageous but not essential)
• Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

• Full day-to-day management of site operations as the Number 1 on site
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety regulations and company procedures
• Managing and coordinating subcontractors and suppliers
• Maintaining strong client-facing relationships and representing the business on site
• Managing and driving project programmes to meet deadlines
• Reporting progress, risks, and issues to the Contracts Manager
• Ensuring quality standards are achieved throughout the build
• Coordinating site logistics and sequencing on fast-track fit-out projects

Skills

Senior Site Manager

Site-Based PM

Fit-out

Number 1 on site

Health & Safety

Client-facing

Communication

Programme management

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Senior Site Manager / Site-Based Project Manager

Location

North West based, with nationwide site coverage (working away required)

£60,000 per annum (all-in)

Expenses, accommodation (digs), and mileage paid when working away

Company Overview

Our client is a well-established North West-based Design & Build contractor operating within the retail and leisure fit-out sector, with a particular specialism in commercial kitchen installations.

The business currently turns over approximately £15m annually and is experiencing sustained growth, with a strong order book secured into 2026. Due to increased workload, they are now looking to strengthen their delivery team with the appointment of an experienced Senior Site Manager / Site-Based Project Manager.

Role Overview

This is a senior, site-based role requiring a confident Number 1 capable of taking full responsibility for the successful delivery of fast-paced fit-out projects nationwide. You will manage projects from site set-up through to completion, ensuring health & safety, programme, quality, and client expectations are consistently met.

You will be supported by an established commercial team and a visiting Contracts Manager, allowing you to focus on site delivery and project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Full day-to-day management of site operations as the Number 1 on site

Ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety regulations and company procedures

Managing and coordinating subcontractors and suppliers

Maintaining strong client-facing relationships and representing the business professionally on site

Managing and driving project programmes to meet deadlines

Reporting progress, risks, and issues to the Contracts Manager

Ensuring quality standards are achieved throughout the build

Coordinating site logistics and sequencing on fast-track fit-out projects

Skills & Experience Required

Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager or Site-Based Project Manager

Essential experience in fit-out projects, ideally within retail, leisure, or commercial kitchens

Strong experience acting as Number 1 on site

Excellent Health & Safety knowledge

Confident managing subcontractors and multiple trades

Strong organisational and programme management skills

Client-facing with excellent communication skills

Experience using MS Project (advantageous but not essential)

Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments

Additional Requirements

Must be based in the North West

Willing and able to work nationwide

Comfortable with working away from home as required

What's on Offer

Competitive salary of £60,000

Expenses, accommodation, and mileage covered when working away

Long-term job security with a strong forward order book

Supportive commercial and management structure

Opportunity to work on high-profile, fast-paced fit-out projects

Location: Manchester | Salary: £55000 - £60000 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 12/01/2026