Site Manager in Widnes

Site Manager - Retail Fit Out & Refurbishment

Location: UK Wide Travel Required

Rate: £24.00 per hour (Self-Employed)

Package: Company Van + Paid Travel Time

Job Type: Permanent

About the Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to join a well-established fit-out and refurbishment contractor delivering retail, commercial and education projects throughout the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Site Manager who is comfortable working in fast-paced environments, managing projects nationwide, and overseeing both day and night operations. Projects range from smaller refurbishment works through to larger retail fit-out programmes, often within live environments and on tight deadlines.

The successful candidate will take full responsibility for site delivery, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations across retail and commercial refurbishment projects.
• Take full responsibility for site Health & Safety compliance.
• Prepare, review and implement Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and direct labour on site.
• Manage project programmes to ensure deadlines are achieved.
• Conduct site inspections and maintain quality standards throughout project delivery.
• Lead site meetings and maintain effective communication with project teams and clients.
• Monitor site progress and provide regular updates to senior management.
• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with project specifications and company procedures.
• Manage site logistics, material deliveries and workforce allocation.
• Resolve on-site issues quickly to minimise project delays.
• Support the successful handover of completed projects.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within retail fit-out, refurbishment or shopfitting projects.
• Experience managing fast-track programmes in live retail environments.
• Comfortable travelling and working on projects throughout the UK.
• Flexible to work nights and weekends when project requirements dictate.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and site management procedures.
• Experience managing multiple trades and subcontractors.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Qualifications Required

• SMSTS Certificate.
• First Aid at Work Certificate.
• CSCS Card.

Desirable

• Experience delivering retail, commercial or education projects.
• Shopfitting or fit-out background.
• Experience managing larger-format refurbishment and construction projects.

What's on Offer?

• £24.00 per hour.
• Permanent self-employed position.
• Company van provided.
• Paid travel time after the first 30 minutes of travel.
• Long-term career security with a reputable contractor.
• Diverse portfolio of projects across the UK.
• Supportive management team and strong company culture.
• Opportunity to work on both major and small-scale fit-out and refurbishment schemes.

Ideal Background

This role would suit candidates currently working as:

• Site Manager
• Retail Site Manager
• Fit-Out Site Manager
• Shopfitting Site Manager
• Construction Site Manager
• Project Supervisor

with experience delivering retail refurbishments, store fit-outs, commercial interiors or fast-track construction projects.

Career Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing contractor with a strong pipeline of work across the retail and education sectors. You'll play a key role in delivering projects nationwide while benefiting from long-term stability, varied projects, and a positive working environment.