Site Manager - Commercial Fit-out

  • Samuel James Recruitment Ltd
  • Oct 02, 2025
Full time Construction Project Manager Site Manager Management Architect and Design Skilled Trades & Labour

Job Description

Site Manager - High End Commercial Fit-out - Hospitality Experience Required

We re working with a specialist contractor renowned for delivering super prime hospitality and restaurant fit-outs across London and the UK.

Due to a growing pipeline of prestigious schemes, they are seeking experienced Site Managers to join their delivery team on permanent contracts. The first opportunity will be based in Farringdon, with further projects across Central London.

The Site Manager s Role

As a Site Manager, you ll take day-to-day responsibility for high-end hospitality fit-out projects, managing all aspects of delivery on site. You ll coordinate closely with Project Managers, joinery specialists, and MEP contractors to ensure that complex, design-driven spaces are built to the highest standard. From detailed joinery and bespoke ceilings to heavy MEP integration, you ll oversee subcontractors, monitor progress, and ensure programmes are achieved without compromising on quality.

Your remit will cover:

  • Managing site activities across pre-start, delivery, and handover phases.

  • Coordinating MEP trades, bespoke joinery, and specialist finishes.

  • Ensuring compliance with health & safety and quality standards.

  • Driving programmes to meet demanding schedules in fast-paced hospitality environments.

  • Reporting regularly to senior management and liaising with clients teams.

The Site Manager

  • Proven background as a Site Manager in high-end restaurant or hospitality fit-outs.

  • Strong technical exposure to MEP coordination and bespoke joinery.

  • Experience delivering projects with intricate ceilings, panelling, and level changes.

  • Commercially aware, detail-driven, and able to thrive in fast-paced environments.

  • Professional, client-facing, and confident in managing specialist subcontractors.

  • Based within commuting distance of Central London (Farringdon).

In Return

  • Up to £70,000 (depending on experience) + full package.

  • Permanent employment with a strong project pipeline in London.

  • Pension scheme & private medical cover.

  • Professional development opportunities.

  • Travel expenses, laptop, and phone.

  • Supportive, collaborative team with a reputation for delivering landmark hospitality spaces.

Get in touch

If you are a Site Manager with high end commercial fit-out experience and want to work on some of London s most exciting super prime hospitality projects, please contact James Recruitment