Site Manager

S & D Trade Recruitment Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Site Manager for projects in Bristol. The role involves overseeing day-to-day operations of fit-out and refurbishment projects in the retail sector. Candidates should have strong skills in Health & Safety compliance and proactive decision-making. Travel and accommodation expenses for site visits will be covered. This position offers a dynamic work environment across various locations.

Benefits

Travel expenses covered

Accommodation for overnight stays

Qualifications

• Experience managing day-to-day site operations from mobilisation to completion.
• Ability to coordinate subcontractors and material deliveries.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Run daily site operations from mobilisation through to handover.
• Coordinate subcontractors, materials, and deliveries.
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance according to policies.
• Make proactive decisions to address on-site issues.

Skills

Experience in a live retail environment

Health & Safety compliance knowledge

Proactive decision-making

Job description

This job is being advertised by S&D Trade Recruitment, who operate as an employment business.

We are currently recruiting for an Experienced Site Manager to join our clients team based in Bristol, who deliver turnkey Fit‑Out and Refurbishment projects within the Commercial, Retail, Hospitality and Education Sectors throughout the UK.

As the Site Manager, you will be working within the Retail Division of the business, running day‑to‑day operations on site from mobilisation through to completion, making sure things run smoothly, efficiently and to the contract specification whilst strictly adhering to Health and Safety Legislation, reporting any issues to the Contracts Manager.

Experience working on projects in a Live Retail Environment would be a huge advantage for this role, but is not essential.

Due to our client working on sites all over the UK, this role will involve regular travel to site, and working away if necessary so we need someone willing to work away, any overnight stays and travel costs will be compensated / covered by the company.

Job Responsibilities

• Running day-to-day site operations from mobilisation through to handover.
• Coordinating subcontractors, materials and deliveries to keep programmes on track.
• Managing Health & Safety compliance in line with company and client policies.
• Making confident, proactive decisions when issues arise on site.
• Keeping paperwork (site diaries, snag list...