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Job Title: Site Manager - University Fit-Out Projects Location: Hampshire
Sector: Education | Commercial Interiors | Fit-Out
Contract Type: Permanent / Freelance (depending on client preference)
Salary: £270 - £350
Key Responsibilities Project Management
* Lead toolbox talks, site inductions, and daily briefings. No waffle. All action.
* Prepare, implement, and maintain short-term and master programmes using MS Project or Asta.
* Coordinate subcontractors and direct labour-everyone knows where to be and what to do.
* Proactively manage health & safety on site, with RAMS, site inspections, and zero-tolerance on sloppy PPE etiquette.
Commercial & Contractual Awareness
* Work closely with the Quantity Surveyor and Commercial team to flag variations, value engineering opportunities, and keep that margin healthy.
* Attend and chair site meetings with clients, PMs, consultants, and internal teams.
* Record all site progress, issues, and changes via daily logs and weekly reporting.
* Ensure snagging, QA inspections, and handover packs are not just completed-but immaculate.
Stakeholder & Client Management
* Build a positive, professional working relationship with university facilities teams and external consultants.
* Plan and communicate any works that may affect student experience-night works, noise barriers, etc.
* Be the calm in a storm during challenging or reactive situations (e.g. surprise asbestos finds, academic exams in adjacent buildings).
Key Skills & Experience Must-Haves:
* Proven experience managing fit-out/refurb projects within the education sector (university environment preferred).
* SMSTS, CSCS (Black/Gold), and First Aid - non-negotiable.
* Strong understanding of M&E coordination during fit-outs.
* Excellent programming, sequencing, and logistics planning skills.
* Familiarity with working in live environments and listed buildings.
Nice-to-Haves:
* Experience managing summer works, term-restricted refurbishments, or science block refits.
* Asbestos Awareness & Fire Marshal training.
* Degree/HNC in Construction Management or related discipline
Personality Traits We Love
* Composed, collaborative, and communicative.
* Detail-obsessed but knows when to be pragmatic.
* Can motivate subcontractors with a look, a word, or just the smell of coffee.
* Comfortable managing multiple trades and stakeholders while smiling through chaos.
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