At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead fast-paced fit-out projects from start to finish, ensuring quality and safety.
- Company: Established North West contractor specialising in retail and leisure fit-outs.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, expenses covered, long-term job security, and supportive team.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth with a solid order book secured into 2026.
- Why this job: Join a growing company and manage exciting projects across the UK.
- Qualifications: Experience in site management and fit-out projects, strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 60000 £ per year.
Location: North West based, with nationwide site coverage (working away required)
Salary: £60,000 per annum (all-in). Expenses, accommodation (digs), and mileage paid when working away.
Company Overview
Our client is a well-established North West-based Design & Build contractor operating within the retail and leisure fit-out sector, with a particular specialism in commercial kitchen installations. The business currently turns over approximately £15m annually and is experiencing sustained growth, with a strong order book secured into 2026. Due to increased workload, they are now looking to strengthen their delivery team with the appointment of an experienced Senior Site Manager / Site-Based Project Manager.
Role Overview
This is a senior, site-based role requiring a confident Number 1 capable of taking full responsibility for the successful delivery of fast-paced fit-out projects nationwide. You will manage projects from site set-up through to completion, ensuring health & safety, programme, quality, and client expectations are consistently met. You will be supported by an established commercial team and a visiting Contracts Manager, allowing you to focus on site delivery and project execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Full day-to-day management of site operations as the Number 1 on site
- Ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety regulations and company procedures
- Managing and coordinating subcontractors and suppliers
- Maintaining strong client-facing relationships and representing the business professionally on site
- Managing and driving project programmes to meet deadlines
- Reporting progress, risks, and issues to the Contracts Manager
- Ensuring quality standards are achieved throughout the build
- Coordinating site logistics and sequencing on fast-track fit-out projects
Skills & Experience Required
- Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager or Site-Based Project Manager
- Essential experience in fit-out projects, ideally within retail, leisure, or commercial kitchens
- Strong experience acting as Number 1 on site
- Excellent Health & Safety knowledge
- Confident managing subcontractors and multiple trades
- Strong organisational and programme management skills
- Client-facing with excellent communication skills
- Experience using MS Project (advantageous but not essential)
- Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments
Additional Requirements
- Must be based in the North West
- Willing and able to work nationwide
- Comfortable with working away from home as required
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary of £60,000
- Expenses, accommodation, and mileage covered when working away
- Long-term job security with a strong forward order book
- Supportive commercial and management structure
- Opportunity to work on high-profile, fast-paced fit-out projects
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