Site Manager

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee fast track retail fit-out projects across the southern UK. In this site-based role, you will ensure compliance with health & safety standards, supervise subcontractors, and manage project milestones. The ideal candidate will have a trade background with relevant site management experience. This role offers a competitive hourly rate, company van, and a 12 days on, 2 days off shift pattern.

Benefits

Company van provided

Competitive hourly rate

Structured rotation with breaks

Qualifications

• Proven site management experience in retail fit-out or fast track commercial projects is essential.
• Ability to manage compliance paperwork efficiently.
• Strong leadership and proactive problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site safety and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Monitor subcontractors and ensure quality delivery.
• Report on project milestones and maintain schedules.
• Coordinate with project teams to keep works on track.
• Maintain smooth day-to-day site operations.

Skills

Site management experience

Health & Safety management

Leadership and communication

Job description

Job Description: Site Manager - Fast Track Retail Fit-Out Projects

Salary & Benefits

• Hourly rate (Dependent on experience)
• Company van provided
• Additional Benefits

Shift Pattern: 12 days on and 2 days off

About the Role

My client are seeking experienced Site Managers to join upcoming fast track retail fit-out projects across the South West and South East. These projects include high street retail units and retail park developments, delivered at pace and to high standards.

This is a site-based role, focused on supervising works, ensuring compliance, and monitoring progress rather than hands-on construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Health & Safety management: Oversee site safety, complete paperwork, and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Supervision: Monitor subcontractors and trades on site, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Progress tracking: Report on project milestones, identify risks, and maintain schedules.
• Coordination: Liaise with project teams and stakeholders to keep works on track.
• Site presence: Maintain a strong presence on site, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

Candidate Requirements

• Background: Trade background with proven site management experience.
• Sector experience: Previous work on retail fit-out or fast track commercial projects is essential.
• Organisation: Ability to manage paperwork, compliance, and site supervision effectively.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work on a 12-on / 2-off rotation, with breaks between jobs.
• Location: Based in the South West or South East, with flexibility to travel to sites across the UK (primarily southern regions).
• Professionalism: Strong leadership and communication skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Why This Role?

• Work on fast-paced, high-profile retail projects.
• Competitive hourly rate plus van.
• Structured rotation offering regular breaks between projects.