Site Manager

  • Bigblue Search Ltd
  • City, Leeds
  • 13/10/2026
Contract Construction Site Manager Management Architect and Design Skilled Trades & Labour

Job Description


Role: Site Manager Luxury Watch Boutique Fit-Out
Location: Leeds (site-based, full time)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, with some weekend work likely

The project
High-end retail boutique fit-out for a leading luxury Swiss watch brand inside a live shopping centre. The works include strip-out, structural alterations, MEP installation connecting into the landlord s systems, and premium finishes and joinery built to the brand s global store standards.


Must-haves

  • Proven experience running high-end retail or commercial fit-out projects on site
  • Has worked in a live shopping centre before and can deal confidently with centre management. That includes permits, access, deliveries, out-of-hours working, fire alarm isolations and landlord approvals.
  • Strong subcontractor management: coordinating trades, sequencing work, holding subbies to programme and quality
  • Able to read and interpret architectural, structural and MEP drawings, and to resolve design queries on site
  • Runs health and safety properly: RAMS review, inductions, permits to work, site records and daily checks
  • Programme management, including look-ahead programmes, progress tracking and weekly reporting
  • Eye for detail on premium finishes such as joinery, stone, metalwork and lighting, with thorough snagging and protection of finished work
  • Well presented and comfortable dealing directly with the client, the brand s representatives and the design team

Tickets

  • SMSTS (in date)
  • CSCS Black or Gold card
  • First Aid at Work
  • Temporary Works Supervisor (desirable)

Nice to have

  • Previous watch, jewellery or luxury fashion boutique projects
  • Experience with brand-nominated specialist subcontractors and security or confidentiality requirements

Practicalities
Preference for candidates based locally to Leeds; accommodation can be provided for the right candidate


Available to start in November and committed for the full 10 months