Clapham
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. 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.