Job Description
Construction Manager / Site Manager – Flagship West End Fit-Out Scheme
Location: West End, Central London
Contract Value: £120m+
Role: Construction Manager / Site Manager
Sector: Complex Mixed Use / High-End Commercial (Cut & Carve / Fit-Out)
About the Business
This contractor has a long and established track record of delivering complex construction, refurbishment and construction management projects across London and the South East, building a strong reputation for quality and professionalism over nearly 50 years.
The business:
* Operates with a secure financial platform, low gearing and positive cash reserves.
* Delivers projects ranging from £10m–£120m+ across mixed-use, commercial, residential and bespoke works.
* Has deep experience in cut & carve, structural retrofit and high-specification fit-out delivery.
* Values strong site leadership, meticulous planning and collaborative, client-focused delivery.
What the Role Involves (Fit-Out Focused)
As Construction Manager / Site Manager, you will take ownership of on-site delivery for the fit-out and internal works packages, reporting to the Project Director and working closely with commercial and design teams.
Your core accountabilities will include:
Site leadership & coordination
* Managing day-to-day site operations across multiple interior trades.
* Coordinating subcontractors to maintain programme, logistics and workflow sequencing.
Fit-out delivery
* Overseeing high-end commercial fit-out, CAT A / CAT B spaces, receptions, amenities and landlord areas.
* Managing finishes, joinery, MEP integration and commissioning activities.
Programme management (short-term focus)
* Driving weekly look-ahead programmes and resolving constraints.
* Ensuring trade stacking and workface planning are safely and efficiently executed.
Health & safety
* Maintaining exemplary H&S standards in a live, constrained central London environment.
* Leading briefings, RAMS reviews and compliance monitoring.
Quality control
* Managing benchmarks, mock-ups and sample approvals.
* Driving right-first-time delivery across premium finishes and detailing.
Logistics & stakeholder interface
* Working within complex logistics plans typical of cut & carve West End schemes.
* Coordinating deliveries, hoisting, waste management and access restrictions.
Who We’re Looking For
You will be an experienced Construction Manager or Site Manager with a proven background delivering high-value commercial fit-out packages within complex refurbishment or cut & carve environments.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
* Strong track record delivering high-specification interior packages on £20m+ fit-out or major mixed-use schemes.
* Experience working within constrained central London or live building environments.
* Excellent subcontractor management and on-site coordination skills.
* A proactive, solutions-focused approach to programme and sequencing challenges.
* Meticulous attention to detail and pride in high-quality finishes.
* SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications (or equivalent).
Why This Opportunity?
This is a rare chance to play a pivotal site leadership role on a high-profile, city-defining West End development, offering:
* Involvement in a flagship scheme with premium commercial interiors.
* Exposure to senior project leadership and high-calibre consultant teams.
* A technically challenging cut & carve environment that will strengthen your portfolio.
* A supportive, financially stable contractor with a strong reputation for delivery.
If you’re a Construction Manager or Site Manager who thrives on complex fit-out delivery and wants to play a key role in one of the West End’s most prestigious redevelopments, we’d be keen to speak with you.