Senior Site Manager – Bespoke Joinery / High‑End Fit‑Out
Location: Oxford (with future work across London & the South East)
Salary: £270 per day / £30 per hour + package (employed basis with bonuses)
Overview
This is a rare opportunity to join a specialist subcontractor delivering high‑end fit‑out and bespoke joinery packages on one of the UK's most prestigious, large‑scale developments. The project forms part of a £1bn+ innovation‑led scheme focusing on cutting‑edge technology, life sciences, and advanced commercial spaces.
Operating within a niche sector of the market, the business is recognised for delivering complex, design‑led joinery and fit‑out solutions on projects where quality, precision, and innovation are critical. Their portfolio includes major commercial and corporate environments, with a strong emphasis on bespoke manufacturing and high‑spec installations.
The Role
You will take full responsibility as a Senior Site Manager overseeing the installation of bespoke joinery packages across two major elements of the project, including an auditorium and an observatory. This is not a traditional main contractor role. You will operate at subcontractor level, managing the full installation process, ensuring productivity, quality, and sequencing of specialist joinery works on site. You will report into a single Project Manager, with responsibility for managing Site Managers and Supervisors beneath you, driving programme delivery and day‑to‑day operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee the full installation of bespoke joinery packages on site
* Manage day‑to‑day operations of site teams, supervisors, and subcontract labour
* Plan and coordinate works to ensure programme, sequencing, and efficiency targets are met
* Take ownership of labour planning, ordering, and cost control, ensuring no over‑resourcing
* Liaise with the Project Manager and wider team to ensure smooth delivery
* Ensure all works are delivered to high‑quality, high‑spec standards
* Maintain strong understanding of joinery installation processes and methodologies
* Drive productivity and performance across multiple work fronts
* Work within strict Health & Safety and site compliance standards on a highly regulated project
* Support and manage Site Managers and Supervisors across different sections of the project
Candidate Requirements (Skills, Knowledge & Experience)
* Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager within joinery or high‑end fit‑out (working on behalf of a Subcontractor)
* Strong background in bespoke joinery installation (essential)
* Experience working at subcontractor level, managing installation teams directly
* Excellent understanding of site operations, sequencing, and labour management
* Commercial awareness with the ability to manage costs, labour, and ordering
* Strong organisational and leadership skills
* Ability to manage multiple workstreams within a complex, high‑spec environment
* NVQ Level 6 (preferred – flexibility for exceptional candidates)
* SMSTS (ideal, can be supported if required)
* First Aid (required)
What's on Offer
* £270 per day / £30 per hour (employed basis)
* Bonus structure and long‑term earning potential
* Opportunity to work on a flagship, multi‑year project (minimum 2+ years)
* Exposure to cutting‑edge, high‑spec joinery and construction methods
* Long‑term pipeline of work across Oxford, London, and the South East
* Potential accommodation support (if required)
* Clear progression within a specialist, high‑performing team
Apply now if this role aligns with your experience, and a senior consultant will contact you to discuss the opportunity further.
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