Overview
In this role you will lead commercial fit-out projects across office and retail spaces, taking ownership from mobilization to handover. You will work within a construction and refurbishment contractor’s delivery-focused team to ensure projects are on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. You’ll manage subcontractors, site activities, and safety compliance while maintaining strong client relationships. This position offers national travel, hands-on leadership, and the opportunity to shape high-quality interiors for UK clients. You’ll be supported by a platform of benefits and the chance to drive project success at scale.
Pay / Benefits
- Company Van & Fuel Card
- 33 Days Annual Leave Including Public Holidays
- Pension
- Sick Pay
- Excellent Benefits
Responsibilities
- Take full responsibility for day-to-day delivery of commercial fit-out projects
- Lead and coordinate subcontractors, trades and site operatives to meet programme
- Plan and manage site activities, short-term programmes, labour, and material deliveries
- Maintain health and safety standards and ensure compliance with procedures and legislation
- Conduct regular site inspections to monitor workmanship, progress and quality
- Coordinate with project managers, clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors
- Monitor progress against milestones and resolve delays
- Manage site documentation (RAMS, inductions, toolbox talks, records, progress reports)
- Oversee quality control, snagging, defects management and final handover
- Ensure materials, plant and resources are available and site is organized
- Maintain positive client relationships and provide progress updates
- Identify and resolve on-site challenges with a professional, solutions-focused approach
Key requirements
- Proven experience as a Site Manager delivering commercial fit-out projects
- Experience as the number one Site Manager with full site operation responsibility
- Experience delivering office and/or retail fit-out projects valued 500k–2.5m
- Strong knowledge of construction processes, subcontractor management, health and safety, quality control
- Ability to read construction drawings, specifications and programmes
- Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills
- Proactive problem-solving, programme management, and project delivery
- Willingness to travel nationally and stay away from home when required
- Relevant site management qualifications (e.g., SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid) would be advantageous
- Desirable: trade background and practical construction experience
- proactive problem-solving
- leadership
- clear communication
- reading drawings and specifications
- programme planning and management
- RAMS and site documentation
Site Manager in Matlock employer: Navartis
Join a reputable regional building contractor in the West Midlands, where you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality construction projects. With a strong focus on employee development and a collaborative work culture, this company offers excellent career progression opportunities and a supportive environment that values your contributions. Enjoy a varied workload and the chance to work on significant projects while being part of a stable business known for its excellent staff retention.
