Our client, a construction business with a growing Brisbane presence, is looking for a Site Manager to lead the successful delivery of high-quality commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects. This is an opportunity for a hands-on Site Manager who takes pride in safe, orderly and well-presented sites, and who wants genuine ownership of programme, quality, subcontractor performance and client relationships. Working across varied environments including hospitals, universities, heritage buildings, workplace fit-outs, building owner upgrades and Queensland Government projects, you’ll become a key part of an established local team backed by proven systems, repeat clients and direct access to the directors.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the day-to-day delivery of commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects across Brisbane, maintaining a safe, organised and productive site.

- Drive construction programmes by coordinating trade sequencing, resources and key milestones to achieve project deadlines.

- Set explicit expectations for subcontractors, lead daily site coordination and foster a collaborative, accountable working environment.

- Build strong working relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, clients, consultants and building owners throughout project delivery.

- Identify and manage construction risks, potential delays, design issues and opportunities to improve project outcomes.

- Uphold high standards of workmanship, site presentation, quality control and defect management through to completion.

- Lead onsite WHSE compliance, inspections, inductions, toolbox talks, risk assessments, commissioning and handover activities.

Skills & Experience

- Proven experience as a Site Manager or Site Foreman delivering commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects in Queensland.

- Demonstrated ability to manage construction programmes, coordinate multiple trades and deliver key milestones to deadline.

- Strong leadership and communication skills,



with the confidence to hold subcontractors accountable while maintaining positive working relationships.

- Experience working in live, occupied buildings, including staged works and projects with competing stakeholder requirements.

- A proactive, solutions-focused approach to identifying risks, resolving onsite issues and improving project delivery.

- White Card and First Aid qualifications, plus Construction Supervisor or Cert IV WHS qualification, or willingness to obtain.

- Strong organisational skills and a systems-minded approach, with experience using Procore desirable and the ability to quickly learn digital site management and induction platforms such as BuildPass.

Benefits

- Take ownership of varied, high-profile projects spanning healthcare, education, heritage, workplace and government environments.

- Work with repeat clients and building stakeholders, building lasting professional relationships rather than delivering one-off projects.

- Benefit from genuine support, proven systems and direct access to the directors rather than operating in isolation.

- Work within ISO 45001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001-certified safety, quality and environmental management systems.

- Enjoy a structured, fully onsite role with a team committed to quality, accountability and well-organised project delivery.

REFERENCE: Amy Ovenden #74780

If the above position appeals to you then please submit your CV and work samples (no more than 10mb PDF attachment) to *@bespokecareers.com and we'll be in touch.

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📌 Site Manager Commercial Fitout (Brisbane)
🏢 Bespoke Careers
📍 Brisbane