Site Manager

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Finishing Manager to join a major residential development in Bristol comprising a mixture of high-quality apartments and traditionally built homes.

This opportunity is with an award-winning privately owned developer and main contractor renowned for delivering premium residential communities, mixed-use developments, and sustainable regeneration projects across the UK. The business has established an excellent reputation for quality, customer satisfaction, and delivering homes to exceptionally high standards.

The Role

As Finishing Manager, you will take responsibility for overseeing the final stages of construction, ensuring all units are completed to a high specification and handed over in line with programme requirements.

You will manage internal trades, coordinate snagging and quality inspections, and work closely with site management teams to ensure the highest standards of finish across both apartment and traditional housing elements of the development.

This role would suit someone with a strong eye for detail, excellent organisational skills, and previous experience delivering high-quality residential projects through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

Managing finishing trades across apartments and traditional housing plots
Overseeing snagging, de-snagging, and quality control processes
Ensuring all units are delivered to a high standard before handover
Coordinating subcontractors and ensuring programme deadlines are met
Conducting inspections and monitoring workmanship throughout finishing stages
Working closely with customer care and site teams during handover phases
Managing health and safety compliance across finishing works
Maintaining site records and reporting progress to senior management

Requirements

Proven experience as a Finishing Manager on residential construction projects
Strong understanding of internal fit-out and finishing packages
Experience working on apartments, housing developments, or mixed residential schemes
Excellent attention to detail and quality management skills
Strong communication and subcontractor management ability

Essential qualifications include:

SMSTS
CSCS Card
First Aid at Work

What’s on Offer

Long-term opportunity on a major Bristol residential scheme
Competitive salary or day rate
High-quality residential development with apartments and traditional homes
Opportunity to work with a leading residential developer and contractor