Site Manager

This job is being advertised by S&D Trade Recruitment, who operate as an employment business.

We are currently recruiting for an Experienced Site Manager to join our clients team based in Bristol, who deliver turnkey Fit-Out and Refurbishment projects within the Commercial, Retail, Hospitality and Education Sectors throughout the UK.

As the Site Manager, you will be working within the Retail Division of the business, running day-to-day operations on site from mobilisation through to completion, making sure things run smoothly, efficiently and to the contract specification whilst strictly adhering to Health and Safety Legislation, reporting any issues to the Contracts Manager.

Experience working on projects in a Live Retail Environment would be a huge advantage for this role, but is not essential.

Due to our client working on sites all over the UK, this role will involve regular travel to site, and working away if necessary so we need someone willing to work away, any overnight stays and travel costs will be compensated/covered by the company.

Job Responsibilities.

• Running day-to-day site operations from mobilisation through to handover.
• Coordinating subcontractors, materials and deliveries to keep programmes on track.
• Managing Health & Safety compliance in line with company and client policies.
• Making confident, proactive decisions when issues arise on site.
• Keeping paperwork (site diaries, snag lists, variations, handover docs) accurate and up to date.
• Reporting regularly to the Contracts Manager on progress, risks, and commercial matters.
• Representing the companyon site in a professional, client-facing manner.

Requirements For The Role

• Proven experience managing retail fit-out or refurbishment projects.
• SMSTS, CSCS (Black or Gold), and First Aid certification.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage subcontractors.
• Flexibility to travel nationwide and work nights/weekends where required.
• Commercial awareness and a practical, problem-solving approach.
• A background in joinery or shopfitting.(Desirable)
• Experience delivering projects in live retail environments.(Desirable)
• Familiarity with digital site management tools and reporting systems.(Desirable)

What's On Offer

• Company van & fuel card
• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Private healthcare
• Company pension scheme
• Travel, expenses & overnight accommodation covered
• Clear opportunities for progression in a growing team
• Ongoing training and development

If you're an experienced Site Manager looking for work, please apply with your up to date CV and call Harry at the office!