Site Manager - No 1

© 2025 Borne Resourcing Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Site Manager to oversee the fit-out of a Grade 2 listed building in London. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in the construction industry, specifically in heritage and interiors projects. Responsibilities include managing subcontractor teams, ensuring health and safety standards, and liaising with the design team to resolve issues. This role offers a daily rate of £300-£350 and is projected to last for one year.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' construction experience with a principal contractor.
• Proven interiors experience within CAT A Fit out, Heritage, Super Prime Resi or hotels.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day operations and driving the project programme.
• Manage 3-4 sub-contractors on site.
• Pre-contract meetings with subcontractors to clarify roles.
• Weekly subcontractors progress meetings to discuss project milestones.
• Regular snagging and QA of subcontractor works.

Skills

Construction experience

Attention to detail

Quality focused

Organised

Energetic

Loyal & committed

Education

SMSTS / 1st Aid / CSCS - Black

Tools

Carpentry & Joinery

Job description

Overview

Site Manager (No 1) – London

Posted: 23/10/2025

Salary: £300.00- £350.00 per day • Job code: J29333 • Location: Leicester Square, London

Contract: 1 year

Project description

Fit out of Grade 2 listed building back of house, café / bar, kitchen & WC. Project Value: £11m. 1 year + duration

Your site management responsibilities

• You would be responsible for the day to day operations and driving the project programme. Managing 3-4 sub-contractors, drylining, carpentry and internal packages with 20-25 trades on site.
• You will form part of a 3 person management team including Site Manager (demolition, façade, structural and Temporary works) & MEP Manager (mechanical, electrical & plumbing packages).
• Pre-contract meetings with subcontractors to agree procedures, clarify roles, contract order, site mobilisation, iron out any pending issues and communicate clear vision of the project
• Weekly subcontractors progress meeting to discuss project progress and milestones, current and potential delays. Creating an action plan to address delays
• Delivering monthly and 2-week look ahead programme to subcontractors, regularly reviewing their progress against the programme
• Liaising with the design team to resolve design issues and clashes, ensuring that revised or as built drawings are released based on new information and issued to respective subcontractors
• Regular snagging and QA of subcontractors works ensuring that they are built as specified in the drawings and workmanship conforms to building regulations and standards
• Implementing and upholding high standards of Health and Safety ensuring all supply chain adhere to H&S standards and site rules
• Sub-contractors RAMS review and approval prior to works commencing on site
• Issuing RFIs, CVIs, technical submittals and updating register
• Managing requisition of materials and delivery on site
• Liaising with the QS in respect to monthly valuations, NCRs and EAIs
• Liaising with H&S officer and Clerk of works, closing out their respective action reports in a timely manner

Skills, attributes and experience

• Minimum of 10 years' construction experience with a principal contractor
• Proven interiors experience within CAT A Fit out, Heritage, Super Prime Resi or hotels
• Energetic and enjoys the challenge of successfully delivering a quality fit out
• Loyal & committed
• Attention to detail, quality focused, organised
• SMSTS / 1st Aid / CSCS - Black
• Preferred trade - Carpentry & Joinery or Dry Liner / Ceiling Fixer

If the above role suits your skill set and drive then please let me know.