Start Date: ASAP – 2–4 weeks' notice considered for the right candidate
Hours: 08:00 – 17:00
Working Pattern: 5 days per week, site-based
Project Value: Circa £20 million
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Finishing Manager to join a major industrial/commercial construction and fit-out project valued at approximately £20 million.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and coordinate fit-out subcontractors on site.
* Coordinate multiple trades within an industrial/commercial construction environment.
* Maintain exceptionally high standards of health & safety.
* Monitor quality and ensure works meet required standards ahead of client sign-off.
* Manage the finishing programme and provide regular progress updates.
* Report issues and progress directly to the Fit-Out Project Manager.
* Act as a strong site presence supporting the Project Manager.
* Work closely with the MEP Manager to coordinate fit-out and MEP activities.
Fit-Out Scope
The successful candidate will ideally have experience managing a range of finishing trades, including:
* Raised access flooring
* Joinery and door sets
* 1st & 2nd fix joinery
* Painting
* Epoxy flooring
* Vinyl flooring
* Fire stopping
* Builders work openings
Substation installation experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
Key Skills & Experience
* Extensive experience managing fit-out subcontractors.
* Strong background in industrial/commercial fit-out.
* Ideally 20+ years' solid fit-out experience.
* CSCS – essential
* SMSTS – essential
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be an experienced Finishing Manager who can hit the ground running and take ownership of the programme, quality and H&S at site level.
They will have extensive hands-on experience managing fit-out subcontractors and coordinating multiple trades within large-scale industrial or commercial projects. Strong practical experience is highly valued, with a preference for someone who has a proven track record of delivering complex fit-out works rather than relying solely on formal qualifications.
If you are an experienced Finishing Manager with a strong commercial/industrial fit-out background and are available ASAP or within 2–4 weeks, please get in touch. Call James on (phone number removed)
Salary description
£350.00 - £450.00 per day