Site Manager (Progression to ProjectManager)

  • rise technical recruitment
  • Poole, Dorset
  • 30/07/2026
Full time Construction Contracts Manager Project Manager Site Manager Management Skilled Trades & Labour

Job Description

Site Manager (Progression to Contracts Manager)
45,000 - 50,000 + Interesting Projects + Career Progression
Poole - Projects Across the UK, Predominantly London

An excellent opportunity for a Site Manager with a joinery and commercial fit out background to join a well-established specialist contractor, with quick, structured progression into Contracts or Project Management.

Do you have commercial fit out experience and a joinery background? Have you successful managed projects? Are you looking for genuine progression into Contracts or Project Management?

The company is a privately owned specialist contractor with over 50 years of experience delivering exceptional fit out projects across the hospitality, restaurant and commercial sectors. With a strong reputation for high-quality workmanship and reliable project delivery, they specialise in complex projects within live environments where attention to detail, organisation and client experience are critical.

In this role you will oversee projects from concept through to completion with duties including, liaising with clients, update project schedules, organising subcontract labour and ensuring safe building.

The ideal candidate will have previous Site Management experience, a strong joinery background and experience delivering commercial fit out or shopfitting projects.

This is a great opportunity to take the next step in your career and have a structured progression plan to Project / Contracts Manager.

The Role:
Overseeing projects from initial concept through to successful completion
Managing a variety of commercial, retail and hospitality fit out projects across the UK
Managing multiple projects simultaneously, depending on experience and capability
Supporting the commercial management and cost control of projects through to final accounts
Regularly visiting and overseeing sites, predominantly across London

The Person:
Previous experience managing commercial fit out, shopfitting or similar projects
Strong joinery or carpentry background
Experience working in live environments is desirable
Ambitious and motivated to progress into Contracts or Project Management
Full UK driving licence and based within a commutable distance of Poole


Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Zoe Cann at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Site Manager, Contracts Manager, Project Manager, Site Management, Project Management, Joinery,

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.