Fit-out Site Manager

CV-LibraryGlasgow, Glasgow CitypermanentPosted: 2 October 2026
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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

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