Site Manager

Fawkes and Reece; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes and Reece is seeking a Site Manager to lead the delivery of a £2.8m CAT B fit-out based in Maidenhead, Berkshire. The role runs for 24 weeks, starting mid-October, reporting to a visiting Contracts Manager.

Ideal candidates will have extensive contractor tenure, expertise in carpentry/joinery, and proven experience managing fit-out projects on commercial sites, with SMSTS, First Aid, Fire Marshall and Black Card/NVQ Level 6 certifications.

Qualifications

• Longevity in roles with contractors in the industry.
• Major experience in carpentry/joinery.
• Understanding of programmes and ability to handle programming software competently.
• Experience running fit out projects as Site Manager on commercial projects.
• Interpersonal skills to work with the 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.
• Maintain quality standards by monitoring workmanship, materials and adherence to specifications.
• Resolve challenges to keep the project moving forward.
• Communicate with team, report progress and address concerns.

Skills

Longevity in construction roles

Interpersonal skills

Team communication

Education

SMSTS

First Aid

Fire Marshall

Black Card/NVQ Level 6

Job description

Reference: DI SM 1409_1789391603
Posted: September 14, 2026

I've had a call this afternoon from a good customer of mine and he's asked me to find a Site Manager to lead the delivery of a £2.8m CAT B fit out based in Maidenhead, Berkshire.

About the role

The project kicks off in the Mid-October 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

• 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