Site Manager

Fawkes & Reece London; London Borough of Islington; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking a Site Manager to lead a 2.8m CAT B fit-out in Central London, with reporting to a Contracts Manager. The project starts in early November and runs for 24 weeks.

You will oversee day-to-day operations on site, enforce health and safety, coordinate with subcontractors and clients, monitor quality, and resolve issues to keep the project moving forward. SMSTS, First Aid, Fire Marshall, and Black Card/NVQ Level 6 certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Commercial fit-out experience.
• Longevity in roles with major contractors.
• Strong carpentry/joinery background.
• Understanding of programmes; able to use scheduling software.
• Experience running fit-out projects as Site Manager on commercial projects.
• Interpersonal skills to interface with team.
• SMSTS, First Aid, Fire Marshall and Black Card/NVQ Level 6 certs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations on construction sites.
• Enforce health & safety protocols, manage risks, and address issues promptly.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and clients to keep the project on track.
• Monitor workmanship, materials, and adherence to specifications to maintain quality.
• Find solutions when challenges arise to keep the project moving forward.
• Communicate effectively by liaising with team members, reporting progress, and addressing concerns.

Skills

Commercial fit-out

Role longevity

Carpentry/Joinery

Programming software

Site management experience

Interpersonal skills

SMSTS

First Aid

Fire Marshall

Education

Black Card/NVQ Level 6

Job description

Site Manager

I've had a call this afternoon from a good customer of mine and he's asked me to find a Project Manager to lead the delivery of a 2.8m CAT B fit out based in Central London and then moving straight onto another project of a similar value in Victoria.

About the role:

The project kicks off in the start of Noveember and will run for 24 weeks, we will need you to lead the delivery on this sole project whilst reporting back to a visiting Contracts Manager.

Responsibilities for the Site Manager:

• Oversee day-to-day operations on construction sites.
• Enforce health & safety protocols, manage risks, and address any issues promptly.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders, including subcontractors, suppliers, and clients, to keep the project on track.
• Maintain quality standards by monitoring workmanship, materials, and adherence to specifications.
• When challenges arise, you will find solutions to keep the project moving forward.
• Effectively communicate by liaising with team members, report progress, and address concerns.

The ideal Site Manager must have:

• Commercial Fit Out experience
• Longevity in roles with some of the contractors in the industry
• Major experience in carpentry / joinery
• Understanding of programmes and ability to handle programming software competently
• 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