Block Manager

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About the Company

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Block Manager to join a major residential construction project in London. The development comprises a combination of high-quality residential accommodation and commercial space, together with basement car parking, resident amenities and landscaped external areas. The project involves the completion of several residential and mixed-use blocks, with works including the completion of retained reinforced concrete frames, building envelope, internal fit-out and final finishing works. The residential element includes a substantial number of private Build-to-Rent (BTR) apartments, comprising a mix of one, two and three-bedroom units, including wheelchair-adaptable apartments. The commercial element will be delivered to shell and core standard.

About the Role

As Block Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management, coordination and progress of your allocated block, ensuring works are delivered safely, to programme and to the required quality standards. You will oversee subcontractors, agency labour and site-based staff, working closely with the wider project team and reporting directly to the Site Manager. A key part of the role will be maintaining high standards of quality throughout the fit-out process, including QA inspections through to white box stage and subsequent snagging, supported by a Finishing Foreman. This is a hands-on leadership position requiring someone who is confident challenging subcontractors and site teams, driving progress and maintaining high standards across the block.

Responsibilities

• Take full day-to-day responsibility for the delivery and progress of your allocated block.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors, agency labour and site-based teams.
• Plan upcoming works and produce detailed look-ahead programmes.
• Ensure labour, materials and resources are secured in advance to maintain programme progress.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and challenge where required.
• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with programme, drawings, specifications and quality requirements.
• Oversee QA processes through to white box stage, followed by snagging and final finishing.
• Work closely with the Finishing Foreman and wider site management team.
• Attend weekly coordination meetings with contractor supervisors.
• Establish clear actions and deliverables for subcontractors.
• Escalate programme, quality, resource or operational issues to the Project Manager/Site Manager.
• Coordinate effectively with logistics teams and contractor supervisors.
• Maintain excellent communication with the client team and wider project stakeholders.
• Participate in progress and Health & Safety meetings.
• Ensure site teams understand their responsibilities and are performing effectively.
• Support the management of agency labour, including the ability to recommend recruitment or removal where required to maintain project standards.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation using Microsoft Office and Procore.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have proven experience as a Block Manager, Finishing Manager, Construction Manager or similar, ideally working on large-scale residential fit-out projects.

Required Skills

• Proven experience delivering large-scale residential construction or fit-out projects.
• Strong experience managing significant site teams and multiple subcontractors.
• Experience working on projects with 200+ personnel and 30+ subcontractors at peak.
• Strong understanding of residential fit-out and finishing processes.
• Excellent leadership and people-management skills.
• The confidence and authority to challenge subcontractors and site personnel when required.
• Strong programme awareness with the ability to plan and manage detailed look-aheads.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Good commercial awareness.
• Experience liaising professionally with client teams.
• Confident participating in progress and Health & Safety meetings.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Experience using Procore would be advantageous.
• Ability to work under pressure and consistently deliver against demanding programme targets.

Preferred Skills

We are looking for a strong, proactive and organised construction professional who can take ownership of their block and drive delivery from the front. xwzovoh You should be confident managing a busy supply chain, capable of making decisions independently and comfortable holding subcontractors and site teams accountable for performance. If you have a strong residential fit-out background and are looking for an opportunity to work on a significant London development, we would be keen to hear from you.