Construction Site Manager

Construction Site Manager - Small Works Fitout Maintenance

Small Works Construction Site Manager Fit Out & Maintenance
Location: Stansted / Bishop s Stortford, Essex (High-Security / Live Environment)
Salary: £45,000 £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)
About the Company Our client is a long-established construction business with over 30 years experience, delivering small works, fit-out, refurbishment, and maintenance projects across the South East. Their portfolio includes work within airports, schools, NHS facilities, retail, and private sector developments.
The company is well known for its excellent staff retention, supportive culture, and genuine commitment to employee well-being. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced Small Works Construction Site Manager to join their team, working primarily within a live, high-risk, security-sensitive environment.
The Role As a Small Works Construction Site Manager, you will be responsible for managing multiple fit-out, refurbishment, and maintenance projects simultaneously, ranging in value from £1,000 to £800,000. This is a hands-on role, requiring strong site leadership, commercial awareness, and the ability to operate confidently within a fast-paced, operational environment such as an airport.
You will regularly liaise with clients, operational staff, subcontractors, and internal teams, requiring a professional, friendly approach while maintaining authority and discipline on site.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple small works and maintenance projects from inception to completion
• Oversee shop fit-outs, retail refurbishments, and reactive / planned maintenance works
• Operate confidently within a live, high-security environment
• Ensure all RAMS, permits, and safety documentation are current and fully compliant
• Supervise day-to-day site operations, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and programme
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams
• Prepare and manage project budgets and timelines
• Provide regular progress reports to clients and internal stakeholders
• Maintain strong client relationships, including regular interaction with airport operations staff
• Resolve on-site issues efficiently and professionally
• Assist with reactive call-outs, including booking engineers when required
• Work collaboratively within a small, close-knit team

About You Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as a Construction Site Manager / Small Works Manager or similar
• Strong background in fit-out, maintenance, and small works projects (up to £800k)
• Experience working in live environments with tight programmes (airports, NHS, FM, retail, etc.)
• SMSTS qualification (essential)
• Ability to obtain and maintain high-level security clearance
• Hands-on, practical leadership style with strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities
• Organised, proactive, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Confident leading teams while maintaining professionalism and authority

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary of £45,000 £60,000 (DOE)
• Long-standing, reputable company with excellent staff retention
• Supportive working environment with autonomy and responsibility
• Varied and interesting small works projects
• Long-term stability and career progression opportunities