Job Description:

SITE MANAGER – FIT-OUT & REFURBISHMENT

Location: Kilmarnock

Sector: Commercial / Banking Fit-Out & Refurbishment

Employment: FREELANCE

Duration: 12+weeks

The Role

An established UK construction and fit-out contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Site Manager to oversee the delivery of a commercial refurbishment project in Kilmarnock.

The project forms part of an ongoing programme of high-street banking refurbishment and fit-out works, requiring a Site Manager with strong experience of delivering fast-paced commercial interiors and refurbishment projects to demanding programmes and quality standards.

The successful candidate will take day-to-day responsibility for the site, coordinating subcontractors and specialist trades while ensuring the project is delivered safely, efficiently and to programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full day-to-day responsibility for the management of the site.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors, specialist trades, suppliers and site activities.
• Deliver works in accordance with the agreed construction programme.
• Ensure works comply with drawings, specifications and client quality standards.
• Coordinate strip-out, refurbishment, internal finishes and fit-out packages.
• Manage site logistics, deliveries and access.
• Maintain high standards of health & safety throughout the project.
• Carry out inductions, toolbox talks and site briefings.
• Maintain accurate site records, diaries and progress reports.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and quality of workmanship.
• Liaise with the Project Manager, client representatives, consultants and wider project team.
• Identify potential programme issues and implement practical solutions.
• Manage snagging, defects and close-out through to successful handover.
• Maintain a professional site environment, particularly where works interface with operational or public-facing areas.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within the construction industry.
• Strong background in commercial fit-out and refurbishment.
• Previous experience delivering retail, banking, office or other fast-track commercial interiors projects would be highly advantageous.
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors and specialist trades.
• Strong understanding of fit-out sequencing and finishing trades.
• Excellent organisational and programme-management skills.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of construction health & safety requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• SMSTS.
• CSCS.
• First Aid certification.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join an established contractor delivering a significant programme of commercial refurbishment and fit-out projects throughout the UK.

The role would particularly suit a Site Manager with a strong fast-track fit-out/refurbishment background who is comfortable taking ownership of projects and delivering to demanding client standards.