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Site Manager – Residential Fit-Out Location: Birmingham Salary: 300 per day Job Type: Permanent Sector: Residential / Fit-Out / Internals Site Manager – Residential Fit-Out Ridgeway & Co are currently recruiting an…

Pay rate £270 – £300/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 10 September 2026

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Site Manager – Residential Fit-Out

Location: Birmingham
Salary: 300 per day
Job Type: Permanent
Sector: Residential / Fit-Out / Internals

Site Manager – Residential Fit-Out

Ridgeway & Co are currently recruiting an experienced Site Manager to join an established and growing contractor delivering high-quality residential fit-out and internal packages.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of site, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring internal works are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.

This position would suit a Site Manager with a strong background in residential construction, fit-out, internals or finishing, who is comfortable managing projects through the internal stages to completion and handover.

Responsibilities

* Day-to-day management of residential fit-out and internal works.

* Managing and coordinating subcontractors and direct labour.

* Overseeing packages including drylining, carpentry, joinery, ceilings, flooring, decorating and finishes.

* Managing programme and ensuring key milestones are achieved.

* Monitoring quality and ensuring works are completed to specification.

* Managing snagging, defects and works through to final handover.

* Conducting site inductions, toolbox talks and health & safety checks.

* Liaising with the Project Manager, commercial team, design team and subcontractors.

* Attending progress meetings and providing regular site updates.

* Ensuring materials and labour are available in line with programme requirements.

* Maintaining high standards of health & safety throughout the project.

Requirements

* Previous experience as a Site Manager / Finishing Manager / Internals Manager.

* Strong residential fit-out or internal packages experience essential.

* Good knowledge of finishing trades and sequencing.

* Proven experience managing subcontractors.

* Ability to drive programme while maintaining quality.

* Excellent communication and organisational skills.

* SMSTS.

* CSCS.

* First Aid.

* Full UK driving licence preferred.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a contractor with a strong pipeline of residential work and genuine opportunities for progression.

The business is particularly interested in Site Managers who understand high-quality residential finishes and can take ownership of internal packages from first fix through to snagging and handover.

To apply, please submit your CV through CV-Library or contact Ridgeway & Co for a confidential discussion.

Keywords: Site Manager, Residential Site Manager, Fit-Out Site Manager, Internals Manager, Finishing Manager, Fit Out, Residential, Carpentry, Drylining, Joinery, Internal Packages, Construction

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