Site Manager

Samuel James Recruitment Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Site Manager to lead fast-track supermarket fit-out projects across the UK. This role involves managing site teams, ensuring health and safety compliance, and delivering high-quality finishes in live retail environments. With a competitive salary of up to £55,000 and the potential to earn £75,000 - £80,000 through enhanced rates, this position offers significant rewards for dedicated professionals. Join a company with over 100 years of experience, known for exceptional workmanship and strong career development opportunities. If you're ready to take on the challenge, this is the role for you!

Benefits

Company Car or Car Allowance

26 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension Scheme

Career Development Opportunities

Supportive Leadership Team

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager on fast-fit retail/supermarket projects.
• Strong eye for quality and finish in high-traffic environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage site teams and subcontractors for fast-track supermarket fit-outs.
• Ensure health & safety compliance and high-quality finishes.

Skills

Site Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Joinery Background

Project Coordination

Quality Control

Education

SMSTS Certification

CSCS (Black or Gold Card)

First Aid Qualification

Job description

Job Title: Site Manager - Supermarket Fit-Out (National Projects)
Location: UK-Wide (Shift Pattern: 2 Weeks On / 2 Weeks Off)
Salary: Up to £55,000 + Enhanced Night & Weekend Rates + Car + Benefits
Type: Full-Time | Permanent | Travel Required

Are you a Site Manager with experience in fast-track supermarket fit-out projects? We're looking for a confident, hands-on leader to join a long-established construction and fit-out specialist delivering high-quality projects for major retailers like M&S and Sainsbury's across the UK.

With a history dating back over 100 years and a reputation for exceptional workmanship, this is a company that rewards talent, loyalty, and hard work. With an excellent staff retention rate and current Site Managers earning £75,000 - £80,000 through enhanced shift rates and national work, this is a role that offers both challenge and reward.

The Role:

As Site Manager, you'll be responsible for managing fast-paced, high-spec fit-out projects across live retail environments, ensuring timely delivery, impeccable finishes, and full health & safety compliance. You must be flexible to work nationwide on a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off shift pattern and thrive in fast-moving retail settings.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage site teams and subcontractors to deliver fast-track supermarket fit-outs across the UK.
2. Coordinate programmes, materials, joinery elements, and specialist trades to tight deadlines.
3. Maintain high-quality standards with a keen eye for finish and detail.
4. Oversee all health & safety and site compliance documentation.
5. Act as the face of the company on-site with retail clients, ensuring smooth delivery with minimal disruption to live stores.
6. Work closely with joinery and cut & carve teams to deliver bespoke finishes.

What We're Looking For:

1. Proven experience as a Site Manager on fast-fit retail/supermarket projects (M&S, Sainsbury's, Tesco, Lidl, Aldi etc.).
2. Joinery background with cut & carve experience is highly desirable.
3. Strong eye for quality and finish in high-traffic, customer-facing environments.
4. Happy to work on a national basis - accommodation and travel provided.
5. SMSTS, CSCS (Black or Gold Card), and First Aid qualifications required.
6. Capable of managing night shifts, weekend works, and tight programmes.

What's in It for You?

1. Base salary up to £55,000
2. Enhanced pay for night/weekend shifts (Total earnings £75K - £80K achievable)
3. Company car or car allowance
4. 26 days holiday + Bank Holidays
5. Pension scheme
6. Strong career development within a stable, growing company
7. Excellent staff retention and supportive leadership team

If you are a Site Manager who has experience in fast retail fit out and are interested in this position, please get in touch with Sam Patuzzo from Samuel James.