Site Manager

Position Title: Senior Site Manager – Bespoke Joinery / High-End Fit-Out
Location: Oxford (with future work across London & the South East)
Salary: £270 per day / £30 per hour + package (employed basis with bonuses)
Recruiter: Breeze Mitchell @ 360
Reason for Hire: To lead and manage complex bespoke joinery installations on a landmark, high-value project in Oxford

This is a rare opportunity to join a specialist subcontractor delivering high-end fit-out and bespoke joinery packages on one of the UK’s most prestigious, large-scale developments. The project forms part of a £1bn+ innovation-led scheme, focused on cutting-edge technology, life sciences, and advanced commercial spaces.

Operating within a niche sector of the market, the business is recognised for delivering complex, design-led joinery and fit-out solutions on projects where quality, precision, and innovation are critical. Their portfolio includes major commercial and corporate environments, with a strong emphasis on bespoke manufacturing and high-spec installations.

The Role

You will take full responsibility as a Senior Site Manager overseeing the installation of bespoke joinery packages across two major elements of the project, including an auditorium and an observatory.

This is not a traditional main contractor role. You will operate at subcontractor level, managing the full installation process, ensuring productivity, quality, and sequencing of specialist joinery works on site.

You will report into a single Project Manager, with responsibility for managing Site Managers and Supervisors beneath you, driving programme delivery and day-to-day operations.

Projects involve cutting-edge, first-of-their-kind joinery solutions, with elements being extensively prototyped and tested prior to installation, making this a technically demanding and highly rewarding role.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full installation of bespoke joinery packages on site
• Manage day-to-day operations of site teams, supervisors, and subcontract labour
• Plan and coordinate works to ensure programme, sequencing, and efficiency targets are met
• Take ownership of labour planning, ordering, and cost control, ensuring no over-resourcing
• Liaise with the Project Manager and wider team to ensure smooth delivery
• Ensure all works are delivered to high-quality, high-spec standards
• Maintain strong understanding of joinery installation processes and methodologies
• Drive productivity and performance across multiple work fronts
• Work within strict Health & Safety and site compliance standards on a highly regulated project
• Support and manage Site Managers and Supervisors across different sections of the project

Candidate Requirements (Skills, Knowledge & Experience)

• Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager within joinery or high-end fit-out(Workign on behalf of a Subcontractor) 
• Strong background in bespoke joinery installation (essential)
• Experience working at subcontractor level, managing installation teams directly
• Excellent understanding of site operations, sequencing, and labour management
• Commercial awareness with the ability to manage costs, labour, and ordering
• Strong organisational and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams within a complex, high-spec environment
• NVQ Level 6 (preferred – flexibility for exceptional candidates)
• SMSTS (ideal, can be supported if required)
• First Aid (required)

What’s on Offer

• £270 per day / £30 per hour (employed basis)
• Bonus structure and long-term earning potential
• Opportunity to work on a flagship, multi-year project (minimum 2+ years)
• Exposure to cutting-edge, high-spec joinery and construction methods
• Long-term pipeline of work across Oxford, London, and the South East
• Potential accommodation support (if required)
• Clear progression within a specialist, high-performing team

Apply now if this role aligns with your experience, and a senior consultant will contact you to discuss the opportunity further