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Site Manager – £75,000 + Comprehensive Package
£60m Commercial Refurbishment & Life Sciences | King's Cross, London | Tier 1 Main Contractor
Skilled Careers are working with a leading Tier 1 main contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Site Manager on a £60m commercial refurbishment and extension scheme in King's Cross, London.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established delivery team on a technically challenging project, with the opportunity to take ownership of key construction packages through to completion.
The Project
The scheme involves the extensive refurbishment and extension of an existing commercial office building to deliver a high-specification life sciences facility for a single occupier.
The project is now over halfway through its construction programme, with external façade works nearing completion and internal MEP and fit-out works progressing across multiple workfaces.
The successful candidate will join a project in a strong position, working alongside an experienced construction team to drive the remaining works through to practical completion.
The Role
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Reporting into the senior project leadership team, you will take responsibility for the delivery and completion of internal fit-out works alongside external terrace landscaping packages.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing the delivery of internal fit-out packages across multiple workfaces.
- Overseeing external terrace and landscaping works through to completion.
- Coordinating subcontractors and ensuring works progress in line with the construction programme.
- Managing interfaces between internal trades, MEP contractors and external works.
- Maintaining high standards of health and safety, quality and workmanship.
- Driving short-term programmes and managing subcontractor performance.
- Identifying and resolving technical and logistical challenges.
- Supporting the wider project team through completion and handover.
About the Contractor
Our client is a highly respected, privately owned Tier 1 main contractor with a substantial UK construction portfolio and an established presence across London.
The business has an excellent reputation for delivering technically challenging schemes across commercial, healthcare, education, life sciences and specialist construction sectors.
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With a strong financial position, collaborative working culture and an established pipeline of major projects, the business offers genuine long-term career opportunities.
About You
- Proven experience as a Site Manager with a recognised Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor.
- Strong background in commercial fit-out, refurbishment or complex building projects.
- Experience managing internal fit-out packages and coordinating multiple trades.
- Excellent understanding of construction sequencing, programme, quality and health and safety.
- Strong communication skills and a proactive, hands-on management style.
- Experience delivering projects through to completion would be advantageous.
Salary & Package
Up to £75,000 basic salary + comprehensive benefits package.
An excellent opportunity to join an established Tier 1 contractor on a prestigious London development, with genuine opportunities for future career progression.
For a confidential discussion, please apply directly or contact George Vane at Skilled Careers.
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