Job Title: Senior Site Manager (High-End Interiors) Location: London (Primarily Zones 1 & 2) Client: Confidential - Luxury Italian Design & Manufacturing
The Opportunity
On behalf of our client, a leading family-owned Italian design company, we are seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to join their highly successful UK team. This is a rare opportunity to become part of a prestigious brand known for its exceptional quality and design-led approach to luxury interiors.
About Our Client
Our client is the UK branch of a renowned Italian company with a rich history of producing high-end furniture and bespoke interior solutions.
Their strength lies in the high-end contract market, where they deliver stunning, large-scale joinery and fit-out packages for flagship residential and hospitality projects, collaborating with London's top developers and contractors. They are a dynamic, respected, and stable force in the UK market, with a vibrant team culture that offers genuine opportunities for career growth.
The Role
Our client is seeking an experienced and ambitious Senior Site Manager to play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of their high-end fit-out projects across Central London. This is more than a standard site management position; the successful candidate will be the crucial link between the company's on-site operations and its Italian-speaking project management team. You will be responsible for ensuring their reputation for excellence is upheld on every project, managing everything from site logistics to client relations with professionalism and a keen eye for detail.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee and manage all on-site activities for multiple large-scale residential and hospitality interior fit-out projects.
* Lead and supervise on-site teams and subcontractors, ensuring work is completed to the highest quality standards and on schedule.
* Serve as the main point of contact on-site, liaising directly with clients, main contractors, and consultants.
* Effectively manage on-site challenges, proactively finding solutions to ensure project milestones are met.
* Act as the cultural and linguistic bridge, facilitating clear communication and seamless coordination between the UK site and the Italian project management team.
* Ensure strict adherence to UK health and safety regulations.
* Balance on-site presence with office-based duties, including reporting and project administration.
The Ideal Candidate: Must-Haves
* Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a site management or site supervision role within the construction or interiors sector.
* Languages: Full professional fluency in both Italian and English is a non-negotiable requirement for this role.
* Education: A university degree in Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field is strongly preferred. (Note: Exceptional candidates with extensive, directly relevant UK site experience for top-tier contractors may be considered regardless of their specific degree).
The Ideal Candidate: Desirable Attributes
* Project Background: Proven experience on large-scale residential or hospitality fit-out projects is highly desirable.
* Market Knowledge: Existing experience working on construction sites in the UK is a significant advantage.
* Ambition & Teamwork: You are ambitious and driven to grow, but you are fundamentally a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
* Communication: You possess outstanding interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and navigate complex, high-pressure situations with clients and colleagues.
* Mindset: You are highly organized, resilient, and looking for a stable, long-term position where you can invest your skills and build a career. A history of frequent job changes will be carefully evaluated.
What's on Offer:
* The opportunity to join a stable, financially sound, and highly respected company with a young and dynamic team.
* A key role in delivering some of London's most prestigious and exciting interior design projects.
* A clear path for professional growth and development within the company.
* A competitive salary package, negotiable for the right candidate.
* UK work visa sponsorship is available for an outstanding applicant.
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