Site Manager

Think Recruitment; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Think Recruitment is sourcing a Site Manager for a family-run interiors subcontractor on a large industrial project in Bury St Edmunds. You will own the day-to-day on-site operations, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring works progress to programme and meet the required standards.

You’ll report to a visiting Project Manager, maintaining site records, overseeing deliveries, and upholding health and safety across the site.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Site Manager for interiors or fit-out subcontractor.
• Experience on large-scale industrial or commercial projects.
• Strong subcontractor and trade management experience.
• Confident dealing directly with Principal Contractors.
• Able to take ownership of the day-to-day running of a project.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the interiors package on site.
• Manage subcontractors and coordinate trades on site.
• Work closely with the Principal Contractor and wider site team.
• Ensure works are delivered to programme and specification.
• Monitor quality and manage issues or snagging.
• Coordinate deliveries, materials and site logistics.
• Maintain health & safety and site standards.
• Provide regular updates to the visiting Project Manager.
• Attend site meetings and coordinate with the PC.

Skills

Site management

Subcontractor management

Health & safety

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Site Manager

Location: Bury St Edmunds

Start Date: 5th October

Duration: Ongoing - 6 months+

Rate: £250 per day

Site Manager - Interiors Subcontractor - Large Industrial Project - Bury St Edmunds

I'm working with a family-run interiors subcontractor based in the East Midlands who are looking for an experienced Site Manager to join them on a large industrial project in Bury St Edmunds.

Working for the interiors subcontractor with the Principal Contractor as the client, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day running of their package on site, managing subcontractors and coordinating works to ensure everything is delivered safely, on programme and to the required standard.

You'll report into a visiting Project Manager, so this is a good opportunity for someone who is comfortable taking ownership of the site and managing their own day-to-day workload.

The Role:

• Taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of the interiors package


• Managing subcontractors and coordinating trades on site


• Working closely with the Principal Contractor and wider site team


• Ensuring works are delivered to programme and specification


• Monitoring quality and managing any issues or snagging


• Coordinating deliveries, materials and site logistics


• Maintaining health & safety and site standards


• Providing regular updates to the visiting Project Manager


• Attending site meetings and coordinating with the PC where required


• Keeping site records and ensuring relevant paperwork is maintained

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Site Manager working for an interiors or fit-out subcontractor


• Experience working on large-scale industrial or commercial projects


• Strong subcontractor and trade management experience


• Confident dealing directly with Principal Contractors


• Able to take ownership of the day-to-day running of a project


• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid


• Strong communication and organisational skills