Site Manager

No.1 Site Manager – £900k Strip Out & Demolition – Bluewater Shopping Centre

Location: Bluewater, Kent

Start Date: Monday 8th June

 Duration: Up to 21 weeks

Working Pattern: Monday–Friday (Days) + Occasional Weekends for Noisy Works

Contractor: Tier 1 Main Contractor

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced No.1 Site Manager to lead a detailed strip out and partial demolition project within an existing retail unit at the iconic Bluewater Shopping Centre. This enabling phase will prepare the space for the full fit‑out of a brand‑new store.

This is a busy, live shopping environment, so we need a confident, client‑facing manager who can maintain high standards of safety, communication, and coordination.

Scope of Works Includes:

• Removal of existing shopfront
• Strip out of internal fixtures and finishes
• Removal of lift shafts and associated structures
• Decommissioning and removal of fire systems
• General demolition and enabling works
• Preparing the unit for handover to the incoming fit‑out team

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the lead manager on site, overseeing all daily operations
• Manage subcontractors, sequencing, and logistics
• Maintain strict H&S compliance in a live retail environment
• Liaise with centre management, client teams, and internal stakeholders
• Review RAMS, manage permits, and produce daily reporting
• Coordinate weekend/noisy works where required
• Ensure programme, quality, and safety targets are met throughout the 21‑week duration

Requirements

• Proven experience as a No.1 Site Manager on strip out, demolition, or enabling works
• Experience working for Tier 1 or reputable main contractors
• Strong understanding of demolition safety and live‑environment protocols
• CSCS (Managers Card)
• SMSTS
• 3‑Day First Aid
• Asbestos Awareness
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in client‑facing situations

Why This Role?

A great opportunity to take ownership of a high‑visibility project in one of the UK’s busiest retail destinations, with the backing of a Tier 1 contractor and potential for future work.

Get in touch with Dan for information on the number provided