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Location: Kensington & Chelsea, London
Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum / Day rate up to £280
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
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About the Role:
We are seeking a calm, methodical, and experienced Site Manager to join a well-established main contractor delivering bespoke high-end residential projects across Kensington, Chelsea, and wider Central London. You will play a key role in the day-to-day management of a £3m private residence, involving underpinning, a rear extension, new roof construction, basement excavation, and full internal fit-out - all within a 12-month programme.
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The ideal candidate will bring experience delivering structural packages including steelwork and basement digs, and will be confident working on schemes ranging between £1m and £10m in value.
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Current Project Scope:
- £3m private residence
- Structural underpinning and basement dig
- Rear extension and new roof construction
- Full internal luxury fit-out
- Project already mobilised and live on site
- 12-month programme, aiming for seamless delivery with limited disruption
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Key Responsibilities:
- Manage on-site delivery with full responsibility for programme, logistics, and safety
- Coordinate structural works, including basement construction, steelwork installation, and superstructure changes
- Oversee internal fit-out with an exceptional eye for detail
- Work closely with consultants, architects, and client teams to ensure smooth communication and project clarity
- Maintain strict HSE compliance and manage site documentation
- Support the PM by taking ownership of key workstreams and resolving site issues proactively
- Demonstrated experience managing high-end residential builds between £1m-£10m
- Proven capability in basement digs, structural steelwork, and complex refurbishments
- Strong understanding of sequencing, buildability, and technical detailing
- Someone who is calm under pressure, thinks before reacting, and brings a measured, methodical approach to site management
- Not someone who talks over others — good listener, proactive communicator
- Valid SMSTS, First Aid, and CSCS
- Right to work in the UK
- Work with an experienced and respectful senior management team
- Be part of a highly detailed, design-led build in one of London's most prestigious areas
- Clear project structure and supportive environment
- One-stage, face-to-face interview process
Apply now with your CV and brief summary of your relevant project experience.
