Site Manager

Fawkes and Reece; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a Site Manager to oversee fast-track fit out projects in a bustling environment. This role involves managing site logistics, ensuring health and safety compliance, and collaborating with a skilled team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial fit outs and be adept at handling the complexities of live environments. Join a respected contractor and enjoy the chance for ongoing freelance work, contributing to projects valued between £150k and £200k. If you're ready to push the programme and make an impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Rate

Ongoing Freelance Work

Opportunity to Work with Respected Contractor

Qualifications

• Experience in managing live environments and fast track fit out projects.
• Strong understanding of health & safety protocols and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Manage site operations and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Issue work permits and conduct client meetings while managing subcontractors.

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-CW-COF_1742552227
Posted: March 21, 2025

We have a great opportunity for a Site Manager working with a fit out contractor in East London on a shop fit out project.

The Projects are valued circa £150k - £200k and will be fast track 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:

• CAT A / B and/or shop fit out experience
• Longevity in roles with some of the contractors in the industry
• Experience in delivering commercial fit outs
• 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 to collaborate effectively with the team
• SMSTS, First Aid, Fire Marshall and Black Card/NVQ Level 6 certifications

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 ongoing freelance work with an established fit out contractor