Site Manager

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