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.