At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee night shifts for retail refurbishments, managing subcontractors and ensuring quality.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in the food retail sector with exciting refurbishment projects.
- Benefits: Competitive pay of £300-£325 per night and flexible working hours.
- Other info: Opportunity to travel between various retail locations and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on retail environments while honing your management skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in site management and retail refurbishment is essential.
Location: St Albans / Hertfordshire travel to retail sites
Contract Length: 7 weeks
Start Date: 4th October 2026
End Date: 19th November 2026
Rate: £300 - £325 per night
Working Pattern: Sunday to Thursday approximately 5 - 6 night shifts per week
Hours: Approximately 10:00pm - 5:00am
Sector: Food Retail / Retail Refurbishment
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for an experienced Night Manager / Site Manager to oversee overnight retail refurbishment works. The project will primarily involve ceiling replacement, requiring a confident site professional capable of managing subcontractors, coordinating trades and ensuring the store is ready for trading following each shift.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage night-shift refurbishment works.
- Oversee ceiling replacement and associated works.
- Coordinate subcontractors and multiple trades.
- Monitor progress and productivity.
- Ensure health & safety procedures are followed.
- Manage site logistics and materials.
- Liaise with store management and project stakeholders.
- Inspect completed works and monitor quality.
- Resolve site issues and keep works moving.
- Complete shift reports and handovers.
- Maintain a safe and organised working environment.
Experience Required
- Previous experience as a Site Manager, Night Manager or Site Supervisor.
- Retail fit-out / refurbishment experience.
- Experience within live operational environments.
- Strong subcontractor management experience.
- Ceiling / interior systems experience desirable.
- SMSTS / SSSTS preferred.
- CSCS card required.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Able to work Sunday - Thursday nights.
- Willing to travel between multiple retail locations.
NIGHT MANAGER - Hertfordshire in Watford employer: Buildspace Group
Join a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor in Slough, where you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality construction projects across the Thames Valley. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth and development, offering ongoing training and career advancement opportunities. With competitive salaries and a commitment to maintaining a supportive environment, we ensure that our Site Engineers thrive both professionally and personally.
