Site Manager

OCS; North East, Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Glassdoor award

OCS Academy

Wagestream pay access

Hapi discounts

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking two experienced Site Managers to oversee fit-out and building fabric upgrade projects across the North East and North West. You will manage day-to-day construction activities, coordinating multiple trades to ensure works meet specification, programme and budget.

You will collaborate with a Project Manager, client and design teams, coordinating safety, quality records, snagging and handovers. SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid are desirable if already held.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing construction and commercial fit-out projects as a Site Manager or Construction Manager.
• Experience coordinating building fabric works and M&E installations across multiple subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience delivering works within existing or occupied buildings while managing interfaces with ongoing activities.
• Good working knowledge of health and safety requirements and CDM regulations.
• Experience managing programmes, quality inspections, snagging and handover.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• A relevant construction qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• SMSTS, CSCS card and a current First Aid at Work qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage site delivery from mobilisation through to testing, commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate subcontractors, labour, materials and equipment against the agreed programme.
• Oversee fit-out and building fabric works, including partitions, ceilings, floors, windows and doors.
• Coordinate mechanical installations (HVAC, controls, BMS, water services).
• Coordinate electrical installations (power distribution, lighting, alarms, containment).
• Manage interfaces with cabling, AV installations and security systems.
• Review drawings, identify clashes and resolve site queries with project/design teams.
• Review risk assessments and permit to work; monitor site safety compliance.
• Inspect workmanship and maintain quality records; manage snagging through to completion.
• Monitor progress, report risks and delays; coordinate corrective actions.
• Record changes and support the Project Manager with variations and cost control.
• Coordinate testing and commissioning; ensure handover documentation and as-built info.

Skills

Site management

M&E coordination

Construction sequencing

Occupied buildings experience

Health & safety

Programme management

Communication

Problem solving

CSCS card

Education

Construction qualification

Job description

About The Role

We’re looking for two experienced Site Managers to oversee fit-out and building fabric upgrade projects across the North East and North West. You’ll manage day-to-day construction activities, coordinating multiple trades and maintaining high standards of safety and quality. Working closely with the Project Manager, client, design teams and subcontractors, you’ll ensure works are delivered to specification, within programme and budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage site delivery from mobilisation through to testing, commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate subcontractors, labour, materials and equipment against the agreed programme.
• Oversee fit-out and building fabric works, including partitions, suspended ceilings, raised access floors, flooring, windows, doors, ironmongery, finishes and joinery.
• Coordinate mechanical installations, including HVAC, controls, BMS, hot and cold water services and foul drainage.
• Coordinate electrical installations, including power distribution, lighting, emergency lighting, fire alarms, containment, earthing and bonding.
• Manage interfaces with structured cabling, communications room fit-out, cable management and AV installations.
• Coordinate access control, CCTV, intruder detection and associated security infrastructure.
• Review drawings and specifications, identify clashes and resolve site queries with the project and design teams.
• Review risk assessments and method statements, coordinate permits to work and monitor compliance with site safety requirements.
• Inspect workmanship, maintain quality records and manage snagging through to completion.
• Monitor progress, report risks and delays, and coordinate agreed corrective actions.
• Record changes and support the Project Manager with variations, cost control and progress reporting.
• Coordinate testing and commissioning, ensuring completion records, as‑built information and handover documentation are provided.
• Ensure all personnel follow site security procedures and access requirements.

Skills And Experience

• Proven experience managing construction and commercial fit-out projects as a Site Manager or Construction Manager.
• Experience coordinating building fabric works and M&E installations across multiple subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience delivering works within existing or occupied buildings while managing interfaces with ongoing activities.
• Good working knowledge of health and safety requirements and CDM Regulations.
• Experience managing programmes, quality inspections, snagging and handover.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem‑solving skills.
• A relevant construction qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• SMSTS, an appropriate CSCS card and a current First Aid at Work qualification.

Experience working on secure government or defence sites would be advantageous.

Security clearance

Existing Security Check (SC) clearance is desirable.

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award‑winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

• Award‑Winning Employer : Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.
• Digital Learning : The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
• Retail Perks With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.
• Professional Growth : 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!
• Flexible Pay : Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.