Site Based Project Manager

Job Title

Senior Site Manager / Site-Based Project Manager

Location

North West based, with nationwide site coverage (working away required)

Salary

£60,000 per annum (all-in)

• Expenses, accommodation (digs), and mileage paid when working away

Company Overview

Our client is a well-established North West based Design & Build contractor operating within the retail and leisure fit-out sector, with a particular specialism in commercial kitchen installations.

The business currently turns over approximately £15m annually and is experiencing sustained growth, with a strong order book secured into 2026. Due to increased workload, they are now looking to strengthen their delivery team with the appointment of an experienced Senior Site Manager / Site-Based Project Manager.

Role Overview

This is a senior, site-based role requiring a confident Number 1 capable of taking full responsibility for the successful delivery of fast-paced fit-out projects nationwide. You will manage projects from site set-up through to completion, ensuring health & safety, programme, quality, and client expectations are consistently met.

You will be supported by an established commercial team and a visiting Contracts Manager, allowing you to focus on site delivery and project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Full day-to-day management of site operations as the Number 1 on site

• Ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety regulations and company procedures

• Managing and coordinating subcontractors and suppliers

• Maintaining strong client-facing relationships and representing the business professionally on site

• Managing and driving project programmes to meet deadlines

• Reporting progress, risks, and issues to the Contracts Manager

• Ensuring quality standards are achieved throughout the build

• Coordinating site logistics and sequencing on fast-track fit-out projects

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager or Site-Based Project Manager

• Essential experience in fit-out projects, ideally within retail, leisure, or commercial kitchens

• Strong experience acting as Number 1 on site

• Excellent Health & Safety knowledge

• Confident managing subcontractors and multiple trades

• Strong organisational and programme management skills

• Client-facing with excellent communication skills

• Experience using MS Project (advantageous but not essential)

• Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments

Additional Requirements

• Must be based in the North West

• Willing and able to work nationwide

• Comfortable with working away from home as required

What s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £60,000

• Expenses, accommodation, and mileage covered when working away

• Long-term job security with a strong forward order book

• Supportive commercial and management structure

• Opportunity to work on high-profile, fast-paced fit-out projects