Build Tech Recruitment Ltd

Site Manager. High-End Townhouse Refurbishment, Kensington Sector: Exclusive Residential Location: Kensington, SW7 / W8, London Project: 3m high-end townhouse refurbishment Contract: Permanent (or freelance day-rate, open to both) Salary: 65,000 to 70,000 + package (perm) / 300 to 325 per day (freelance, outside IR35) Start: Immediate, or by mutual agreement Reports to: Project Manager / Contracts Director The project A complete 3m refurbishment of a high-end private townhouse in prime Kensington. Scope spans structural alterations, full M&E reinstatement, bespoke joinery, premium finishes, plant room and basement works. The client expects developer-quality delivery in a residential setting. Finish levels, security, neighbour management and programme discipline are all non-negotiable. The role You will run the project on-site day-to-day. You will be responsible for the safe, programmed and on-budget delivery of every package from RC frame stage or strip-out through to snag-free handover. Key responsibilities Lead all on-site construction activities to programme, quality and budget. Manage and coordinate subcontractors, direct labour and site operatives across all packages: groundworks, M&E, dry-lining, joinery, decoration, flooring, finishes, FF&E. Enforce full compliance with health, safety, environmental and party-wall requirements. Manage relationships with adjoining owners and the local authority. Conduct daily quality inspections. Manage snagging through to client handover. Plan and control labour, plant, equipment and materials to meet operational and programme demands. Liaise directly with the client, design team, architect, structural engineer and M&E consultants. Proactively flag risks, changes and constraints. Produce site reports, programme updates and progress documentation for the Project Manager and Contracts Director. Champion high standards of site presentation. This is a residential street in central London, not a hoarded plot. Essential experience Minimum 5 years as a Site Manager on Exclusive Residential or High-End Refurbishment projects. Demonstrable track record running projects of 2m+ in central London. Strong understanding of premium finishes, bespoke joinery and high-tolerance setting-out. Confident managing a mixed subcontract base and direct labour. Comfortable interfacing with private clients, architects and the design team. Desirable Experience working on listed buildings or in conservation areas. Previous Kensington / Chelsea / Mayfair postcode delivery. Familiarity with party-wall awards and basement or structural underpinning works. Required tickets and qualifications CSCS: Black (Manager) or Gold (Site Supervisor minimum) SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme), current First Aid at Work (3-day), current Fire Marshal , current Temporary Works Coordinator , desirable Package (perm) 65,000 to 70,000 basic, DOE Discretionary bonus on project completion 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Vehicle allowance or car Mobile, laptop Pension