Careers at Harveys
Careers
We deliver fast, tidy fit-outs and refurbishments across the UK—often in live, customer-facing environments. Retail, hospitality, leisure, commercial. Joinery, fire doors, MEP, full programme delivery.
Apprentices and improvers get structured support; experienced trades and managers get room to deliver without noise.
If you want to build good work with a no-nonsense team, send a copy of your CV and availability to careers@harveyshopfitters.co.uk.
Job Title: Site Manager – Hospitality (Retail Fit-Out Projects)
Reports To: Contracts Manager
Location: Based in Bristol with projects across the UK (Travel Required)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: TBC
Schedule: Monday to Friday, though weekend/night work may be required to meet retail handover dates
Licence/Certification: SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid (required) & Full Driving Licence
What You Will Be Doing
- Running day-to-day site operations from mobilisation through to handover.
- Coordinating subcontractors, materials and deliveries to keep programmes on track.
- Managing Health & Safety compliance in line with company and client policies.
- Making confident, proactive decisions when issues arise on site.
- Keeping paperwork (site diaries, snag lists, variations, handover docs) accurate and up to date.
- Reporting regularly to the Contracts Manager on progress, risks, and commercial matters.
- Representing the company on site in a professional, client-facing manner.
What You Will Need
- Proven experience managing retail fit-out or refurbishment projects.
- SMSTS, CSCS (Black or Gold), and First Aid certification.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage subcontractors.
- Flexibility to travel nationwide and work nights/weekends where required.
- Commercial awareness and a practical, problem-solving approach.
Bonus If You Have
- A background in joinery or shopfitting.
- Experience delivering projects in live retail environments.
- Familiarity with digital site management tools and reporting systems.
What We Offer
- Company van & fuel card
- 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Private healthcare
- Company pension scheme
- Travel, expenses & overnight accommodation covered
- Clear opportunities for progression in a growing team
- Ongoing training and development
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Site Manager with retail fit-out experience and want to work on fast-moving, high-profile projects, we would love to hear from you.
Reports To: Contracts Manager
Location: Based in Bristol with projects across the UK (Travel Required)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary:Starting salary of £55,500
Schedule: The role is primarily Monday to Friday, though occasional weekend work may be required in line with project deadlines or site schedules
Licence/Certification: SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid (required) & Full Driving Licence
What You Will Be Doing
- Running day-to-day site operations from start to finish
- Managing subcontractors, materials and timelines
- Ensuring Health & Safety compliance at all times
- Making fast, confident decisions when challenges arise
- Keeping all paperwork (site diaries, snag lists, variations) up to date
- Reporting progress and issues to the Contracts Manager
- Representing the company on site in a professional, approachable way
What You Will Need
- Proven experience managing hospitality, pub and bar fit-outs
- SMSTS, CSCS (Black or Gold) and First Aid
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to travel nationwide and stay overnight as required
- Commercial awareness and hands-on problem-solving
Bonus If You Have
- Joinery or shopfitting background
- Experience on live pub refurbishments
- Familiarity with digital and Site Management tools
What We Offer
- Company van & Fuel Card provided
- 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Private healthcare
- Company pension scheme
- Travel, expenses & overnight accommodation covered
- Opportunities for career progression within a growing team
- Ongoing training and development
Reports To: Contracts Director
Location: Based in Bristol with projects across the UK
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Starting salary of £55,500
Schedule: Monday to Friday, with need of flexibility for travel
Licence/Certification: SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid (required) & Full Driving Licence
About the role.
As a Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of multiple pub fit-out projects, from pre-construction to handover. You will coordinate with site teams, subcontractors and clients to ensure all works are delivered safely, efficiently and to specification. This is a hands-on role requiring a proactive approach, commercial awareness and strong leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the delivery of multiple pub and hospitality fit-out projects concurrently
- Coordinate with Site Managers, subcontractors and suppliers to meet project milestones
- Prepare and manage construction programmes and resource schedules
- Liaise with clients, consultants and internal teams to ensure effective communication and delivery
- Oversee Health & Safety compliance and promote best practice across all sites
- Review and approve RAMS, site logistics plans and progress reports
- Monitor quality standards and drive zero-defect handovers
- Identify and mitigate project risks, delays and cost impacts
- Attend regular site visits and client meetings throughout the UK
- Support the commercial team with valuations, variations and cost control
What You Will Need
- Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Site Manager delivering pub or hospitality fit-out projects
- Excellent leadership, communication and coordination skills
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of construction programmes
- Ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously
- SMSTS, CSCS (Black/White) and First Aid certification
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide
Desirable
- Background in carpentry, joinery or fit-out trades
- Experience working in live environments or to tight turnaround programmes
- Familiarity with digital tools for programme or snag management
What We Offer
- Company car or car allowance
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Private healthcare
- Company pension scheme
- Free on-Site Parking at our Bristol Office
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Training and development support
- Career progression opportunities
Reports To: Contracts Manager
Location: Based in Bristol with projects across the UK (Travel Required)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £20/hour, with potential for a higher rate depending on experience and suitability.
Schedule: The role is primarily Monday to Friday, though occasional weekend work may be required in line with project deadlines or site schedules
Licence/Certification: SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid (required) & Full Driving Licence
About Us
We are a specialist fit-out contractor delivering high-quality refurbishments across the retail fit-out sector. Our sites include supermarkets and cafes to high street shops — often live environments or under tight programme deadlines. We take pride in doing things right, building great client relationships and creating spaces people want to be in.
What You Will Be Doing
- Managing day-to-day site operations on fast-track retail fit-outs
- Coordinating subcontractors, materials, deliveries and logistics
- Maintaining Health & Safety standards and site compliance at all times
- Working hands-on where required — leading by example as a working foreman
- Monitoring progress, reporting updates and addressing challenges promptly
- Ensuring snag-free handovers and completion within tight programme deadlines
- Keeping all required documentation (site diaries, permits, sign-offs) up to date
- Representing the company on site in a professional and approachable manner
What You Will Need
- Proven experience in retail or cafe fit-out projects, ideally with repeat-brand experience (Costa, Starbucks, Greggs, etc.)
- Carpentry or joinery background with the ability to work hands-on when required
- SMSTS, CSCS (Gold or Black) and First Aid at Work (FAAW) certification
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Strong ability to manage multiple fast-moving sites or phases of work
- Flexibility to travel and work nationwide as required
- Clean UK driving licence and valid right to work in the UK
Bonus If You Have
- Experience delivering brand rollouts or repetitive retail refurbishments
- Familiarity with client sign-off processes and snag management
- Knowledge of digital site management tools (e.g. Field View, Procore, PlanGrid)
What We Offer
- Company van & Fuel Card provided
- 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Private healthcare
- Company pension scheme
- Travel, expenses & overnight accommodation covered
- Opportunities for career progression within a growing team
- Ongoing training and development
Apply Now
If you are a confident Site Manager with retail fit-out experience and want to work on exciting, fast-moving projects — we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV to careers@harveyshopfitters.co.uk along with relevant qualifications.
Reports To: Senior Contract Manager
Location: Based in Bristol with projects across the UK (Travel Required)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Starting at £45,000
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification: Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or related field & Full UK Driving Licence
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take the lead on the commercial delivery of pub fit-outs and refurbishments across the UK. You will be responsible for cost control from tender to final account, working closely with Contracts Managers, Site Managers, suppliers and clients to ensure every project is delivered profitably, on time and to a high standard.
What You Will Be Doing
- Preparing tenders, cost plans and commercial submissions.
- Obtaining and comparing subcontractor and supplier quotes.
- Raising orders with subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring clarity on scope, cost and programme.
- Managing project costs, variations and valuations through to final account.
- Negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors to achieve best value.
- Supporting site teams with cost control and procurement on fast-turnaround refurb projects.
- Attending progress meetings, reporting commercial matters and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Ensuring compliance with company policies, contracts and health & safety requirements.
What We Are Looking For
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in fit-out, refurbishment or hospitality/retail projects.
- Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage multiple projects at once.
- Good knowledge of contracts, cost reporting and procurement processes.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Comfortable working in live environments and to tight deadlines.
- Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (RICS desirable, not essential).
- Full UK driving licence (travel required).
What We Offer
- Company car or car allowance
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Private healthcare
- Company pension scheme
- Free on-Site Parking at our Bristol Office
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Training and development support
- Career progression opportunities
How to Apply
If you are an experienced QS looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced fit-out environment, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV to careers@harveyshopfitters.co.uk along with any relevant qualifications.
Reports To: Contracts Director
Location: Based in Bristol with projects across the UK
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Starting salary of £55,500
Schedule: Monday to Friday, with need of flexibility for travel
Licence/Certification: SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid (required) & Full Driving Licence
About Us
We are a specialist fit-out contractor delivering high-quality refurbishments across the retail sector. Our projects include supermarkets, cafes and convenience retail units — often fast-paced, design-led and delivered within live trading environments. We are known for completing projects on time, on budget and to an exceptional standard. Due to continued growth, we are now seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee multiple retail fit-out projects across the UK.
About the Role
As a Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for the full delivery of multiple retail fit-out projects, from pre-construction through to handover. You will lead site teams, coordinate subcontractors and maintain strong client relationships to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to specification. This role requires a hands-on approach, strong commercial awareness and the ability to manage several live sites simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the delivery of multiple retail fit-out projects concurrently
- Coordinate Site Managers, subcontractors and suppliers to meet programme milestones
- Prepare and manage construction programmes, resource plans and phasing schedules
- Liaise with clients, store managers and internal departments to ensure smooth communication and delivery
- Oversee Health & Safety compliance across all sites and promote safe working practices
- Review and approve RAMS, site logistics plans, drawings and progress reports
- Maintain quality control and drive snag-free handovers
- Identify and mitigate project delays, risks or cost impacts
- Attend nationwide site visits and client meetings as required
- Support the commercial team with valuations, variations and cost control
What You Will Need
- Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Site Manager delivering retail fit-out projects
- Strong understanding of the challenges of working in live trading environments
- Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills
- Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage multiple projects
- SMSTS, CSCS (Black/White) and First Aid certification
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide
Desirable
- Background in carpentry, joinery or fit-out trades
- Experience working in live environments or to tight turnaround programmes
- Familiarity with digital tools for programme management, snagging or reporting
What We Offer
- Company car or car allowance
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Private healthcare
- Company pension scheme
- Free on-Site Parking at our Bristol Office
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Training and development support
- Career progression opportunities
Apply Now
If you are a forward-thinking Contracts Manager with experience in retail fit-outs and want to lead fast-paced refurbishment schemes nationwide, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV to careers@harveyshopfitters.co.uk
Accounts Assistant – Fixed-Term Maternity Cover
Harvey Shopfitters Ltd are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our Accounts team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.
This role would suit someone with previous accounts, finance or purchase ledger experience who is organised, accurate and confident working in a busy office environment. The successful candidate will support the Accounts team with invoice processing, supplier queries, accounts administration and general finance duties.
Role Details
Job Title: Accounts Assistant
Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover
Expected Contract Length: Until 30 September 2027
Hours: 18 hours per week
Working Pattern: 3 days per week, 9:00am – 4:30pm with a 30-minute lunch break
Required Days: Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday and Thursday.
Rate of Pay: £17.00 per hour
Holiday Entitlement: 33 days including bank holidays, pro rata
Location: 19 Common Road, Hanham, Bristol BS15 3LL
Key Responsibilities
• Checking, coding, batching and processing supplier invoices.
• Distributing invoices for approval where required.
• Chasing and resolving supplier invoice queries.
• Managing the Accounts mailbox, including printing invoices, responding to queries and forwarding emails where appropriate.
• Setting up new supplier accounts.
• Reconciling monthly supplier statements.
• Consolidating monthly hotel invoices.
• Carrying out general accounts administration, including printing batch headers, creating purchase ledger folders, filing statements and archiving/boxing up batches.
• Using Microsoft Office, SAGE Accounts and Spindle as part of daily duties.
• Answering incoming company calls in a professional manner when required.
• Following company procedures, including Health & Safety requirements.
Skills and Experience
• Previous experience in an accounts, finance or purchase ledger role would be preferred.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Excel.
• Experience using SAGE Accounts and/or Spindle would be advantageous, although training can be provided.
• Good communication skills and a professional telephone manner.
• Organised and able to manage workload effectively.
• Able to work well as part of a team.
About Harvey Shopfitters Ltd
Harvey Shopfitters Ltd is an established fit-out and refurbishment contractor working across the leisure, retail and commercial sectors throughout the UK. We have been operating since 1981 and have built a strong reputation for quality, reliability and delivering projects to a high standard.
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV to careers@harveyshopfitters.co.uk or complete the application form below.
