Site Manager

Fawkes and Reece; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Site Manager for a £3m fit out project in Cambridge. This role involves overseeing site operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and managing subcontractors in a live environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in commercial fit outs, strong interpersonal skills, and a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget. This opportunity not only offers a competitive rate but also the potential for ongoing freelance work with a respected contractor, making it an exciting prospect for seasoned professionals in the field.

Benefits

Opportunity for ongoing freelance work

Competitive rate

Work with a respected contractor

Qualifications

• Experience in managing fit out projects in live environments.
• Strong understanding of health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage site logistics and maintain health & safety standards.
• Issue work permits and conduct client meetings.

Skills

Logistics Management

Health & Safety Management

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Commercial Fit Out Experience

Education

SMSTS Certification

First Aid Certification

Fire Marshall Certification

Black Card/NVQ Level 6

Job description

Reference: SM - CB_1742568003
Posted: March 21, 2025

We have a great opportunity for a Site Manager working with a fit out contractor in Cambridge on a £3m fit out project.

The Projects they complete are valued between £750k - £3m and will be a mix of fast track fit out and large fit out projects. You will be responsible for managing the site and will have to be quite an expert in logistics due to them being live environments.

You will be reporting to the Project Manager daily. Whilst managing the site, you must also be maintaining a high standard of health & safety, managing works around the general public while ensuring the project is completed on time and within budget.

The project is working in a live environment throughout the day within a train station working to a tight programme, so it is essential that the manager is a programme pusher. The project will involve, issuing work permits, managing H&S, managing sub-contractors and conducting client meetings.

The ideal Site Manager must have:

• Have CAT A / B and /or shop Fit Out experience
• Longevity in roles with some of the contractors in the industry
• Have experience in delivering commercial fit outs
• Experience and understanding of the floor plate of the building
• Understanding of programmes and ability to handle minutes efficiently
• Experience successfully running fit out projects as a Site Manager on commercial projects
• Interpersonal skills so you can get on with the rest of the team
• SMSTS, First Aid, Fire Marshall and Black Card/NVQ Level 6 certs

What's in it for you as the Site Manager on this project?

• Opportunity to work with a respected contractor
• Competitive rate
• An opportunity for on-going freelance work with an established Fit out contractor