Fit-out Site Manager

My client are a fitout, refurbishment, retrofit and construction services in the UK.

The Role

My client are looking for an experienced Site Manager to support the successful delivery of construction and fit-out project in Glasgow Area. This is a hands-on role responsible for coordinating day-to-day site activity, leading subcontractors and trades, maintaining high standards of health and safety, and ensuring works are delivered to programme, budget and specification.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

• Coordinate subcontractors and trades across areas such as groundworks, channels, cladding, steelworks, mechanical and electrical works, and painting and decorating.

• Support effective planning, sequencing and programme management to ensure key project milestones are achieved.

• Use project programmes, including Asta Programming where required, to monitor progress and plan upcoming activity.

• Lead proactive health and safety management, including inspections, risk controls, site procedures and compliance requirements.

• Monitor site progress against agreed budgets, programme and commercial expectations.

• Identify, record and escalate variations, risks, delays and potential extension-of-time matters promptly.

• Attend client progress meetings, provide clear project updates and maintain accurate site records.

• Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability and continuous improvement across site teams and subcontractors.

About You

• Previous experience in a Site Manager, Construction Site Manager or similar site leadership role.

• Strong practical knowledge of construction and/or fit-out project delivery.

• Confident coordinating subcontractors, trades, materials, site activity and programme requirements.

• Good understanding of health and safety standards, risk management and site compliance.

• Ability to read and work from project programmes, drawings, specifications and site documentation.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients, colleagues, subcontractors and external stakeholders.

• Organised, proactive and able to resolve site issues while maintaining momentum.

• Flexible approach to travel and working hours depending on project needs.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• SMSTS or equivalent site management safety qualification.

• CSCS Manager, Gold Supervisory card or equivalent construction certification.

• First Aid at Work certification.

• Experience using Asta Programming or similar project planning software.

• Experience working on live construction, refurbishment or fit-out projects