Job Description
Location: UK Wide (Travel Required)
Salary: 65,000 + Package
Sector: Retail & Commercial Fit-Out
Senior Site Manager A growing and highly respected fit-out contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Site Manager to oversee the delivery of fast-paced retail and commercial fit-out projects across the UK.
This is a hands-on role for an individual who enjoys being site-based, leading teams, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards. The successful candidate will be confident working within live retail environments and shopping centres, managing multiple trades while maintaining excellent client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day running of construction sites
- Lead and coordinate subcontractors and site labour
- Support Site Foremen and ensure smooth project delivery
- Ensure all works comply with health & safety regulations
- Prepare and manage RAMS and Construction Phase Plans (CPP)
- Coordinate material procurement and site deliveries
- Monitor progress against the construction programme
- Conduct site inspections and maintain quality standards
- Liaise with clients, landlords, centre management teams, and project stakeholders
- Resolve site issues efficiently to maintain project timelines
- Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager within commercial or retail fit-out
- SMSTS Certification
- Experience delivering fast-track projects
- Strong understanding of H&S legislation and site compliance
- Good knowledge of AutoCAD
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Experience preparing RAMS and CPP documentation
- Strong subcontractor management and coordination skills
- Experience working within shopping centres and live retail environments
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Willingness to travel and work throughout the UK
- Italian language skills would be highly advantageous
- Experience working with luxury retail brands
- Knowledge of MS Project and programme management
- Permanent position with a growing fit-out contractor
- High-profile retail and commercial projects
- Long-term career progression opportunities
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Autonomy and responsibility to lead projects on site