Your new company
Our client is a leading interior fit-out specialist with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, innovative projects across the UK. They focus on creating dynamic and functional spaces for prominent retail brands, transforming commercial environments through bespoke design and meticulous execution. Their portfolio includes large-scale retail fit-outs, flagship stores, and cutting-edge commercial interiors, working with top-tier clients to deliver projects that combine creativity, precision, and durability. Known for their collaborative approach and commitment to excellence, they pride themselves on fostering a supportive and ambitious team culture.
Your new role
As a Site Manager, you will oversee the delivery of large-scale retail fit-out projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. You will be a key point of contact on-site, coordinating all aspects of the project from inception to handover. This role requires frequent travel across the UK to manage projects in various locations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day site operations, including scheduling, resource allocation, and subcontractor coordination.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining a safe working environment.
- Monitor project progress, quality, and costs, addressing any issues promptly to keep projects on track.
- Liaise with clients, architects, designers, and stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met.
- Oversee quality control, ensuring all work meets the company’s high standards and client expectations.
- Prepare and maintain accurate site reports, including progress updates and risk assessments.
- Lead and motivate on-site teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
What you’ll need to succeed
To excel in this role, you will bring a proven track record in site management, ideally within retail fit-outs or commercial interiors. You will be a proactive leader with excellent organisational and communication skills, capable of managing complex projects under tight deadlines.
Essential Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Site Manager in retail fit-outs, commercial interiors, or similar sectors.
- Strong knowledge of construction processes, health and safety regulations, and quality standards.
- Willingness to travel extensively across the UK for project delivery.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and coordinate diverse teams.
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to managing challenges.
- Valid SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certification.
What you’ll get in return
In return, you will join a dynamic and forward-thinking company that values its people and invests in their development. You will have the opportunity to work on exciting, high-profile projects that shape the retail landscape. The role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and the chance to grow your career within a supportive and ambitious team. With a focus on delivering excellence, this is an opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.
What you need to do now
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Skills:
fit out joiner joinery construction commercial
Benefits:
£Negotiable On Experience
