Aaron King International
Jul 25, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Senior Site Manager (High-End Interiors) Location: London (Primarily Zones 1 & 2) Client: Confidential - Luxury Italian Design & Manufacturing The Opportunity On behalf of our client, a leading family-owned Italian design company, we are seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to join their highly successful UK team. This is a rare opportunity to become part of a prestigious brand known for its exceptional quality and design-led approach to luxury interiors. About Our Client Our client is the UK branch of a renowned Italian company with a rich history of producing high-end furniture and bespoke interior solutions. Their strength lies in the high-end contract market, where they deliver stunning, large-scale joinery and fit-out packages for flagship residential and hospitality projects, collaborating with London's top developers and contractors. They are a dynamic, respected, and stable force in the UK market, with a vibrant team culture that offers genuine opportunities for career growth. The Role Our client is seeking an experienced and ambitious Senior Site Manager to play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of their high-end fit-out projects across Central London. This is more than a standard site management position; the successful candidate will be the crucial link between the company's on-site operations and its Italian-speaking project management team. You will be responsible for ensuring their reputation for excellence is upheld on every project, managing everything from site logistics to client relations with professionalism and a keen eye for detail. Key Responsibilities: Oversee and manage all on-site activities for multiple large-scale residential and hospitality interior fit-out projects. Lead and supervise on-site teams and subcontractors, ensuring work is completed to the highest quality standards and on schedule. Serve as the main point of contact on-site, liaising directly with clients, main contractors, and consultants. Effectively manage on-site challenges, proactively finding solutions to ensure project milestones are met. Act as the cultural and linguistic bridge, facilitating clear communication and seamless coordination between the UK site and the Italian project management team. Ensure strict adherence to UK health and safety regulations. Balance on-site presence with office-based duties, including reporting and project administration. The Ideal Candidate: Must-Haves Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a site management or site supervision role within the construction or interiors sector. Languages: Full professional fluency in both Italian and English is a non-negotiable requirement for this role. Education: A university degree in Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field is strongly preferred. (Note: Exceptional candidates with extensive, directly relevant UK site experience for top-tier contractors may be considered regardless of their specific degree). The Ideal Candidate: Desirable Attributes Project Background: Proven experience on large-scale residential or hospitality fit-out projects is highly desirable. Market Knowledge: Existing experience working on construction sites in the UK is a significant advantage. Ambition & Teamwork: You are ambitious and driven to grow, but you are fundamentally a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment. Communication: You possess outstanding interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and navigate complex, high-pressure situations with clients and colleagues. Mindset: You are highly organized, resilient, and looking for a stable, long-term position where you can invest your skills and build a career. A history of frequent job changes will be carefully evaluated. What's on Offer: The opportunity to join a stable, financially sound, and highly respected company with a young and dynamic team. A key role in delivering some of London's most prestigious and exciting interior design projects. A clear path for professional growth and development within the company. A competitive salary package, negotiable for the right candidate. UK work visa sponsorship is available for an outstanding applicant.