Site Manager
Position: Site Manager
Location: London
Salary: £50k – £60k
A specialist building envelope and external works contractor is looking to appoint a Site Manager to support a growing portfolio of schemes across London and the Southeast. Operating with a tight knit team of around 25 people, the business delivers a mix of recladding, external wall insulation, brickwork, light steel framing, roofing and curtain walling packages, often acting as principal contractor on complex projects.
With a healthy pipeline of secured work, projects are primarily London based, with additional schemes around the M25 corridor and down to Brighton. This role offers the chance to take real commercial ownership, working closely with hands on directors in a business where decisions are made quickly and good performance is genuinely recognised.
Site Manager Salary & Benefits
Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 per annum, dependent on experience
28 days holiday including Bank Holidays
Additional 1 day holiday for each completed year of service, for the first 10 years
Pension scheme
Mileage or travel expenses for site visits
Opportunity to grow with a developing specialist contractor
Close knit, supportive team environment
Site Manager Job Overview
Take responsibility for day to day site management on external works and building envelope projects across London, the M25 and Brighton
Plan, coordinate and supervise site activities to ensure works are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality
Manage subcontractors and direct labour, including inductions, briefings, progress monitoring and quality checks
Lead on site health and safety, ensuring full compliance with company procedures, RAMS and statutory requirements
Coordinate logistics, access, deliveries and permits, often in busy, live or occupied environments
Maintain accurate site records, including diaries, progress photos, permits and inspection reports
Work closely with the Project Manager and Quantity Surveyor to manage variations, programme changes and any issues that arise
Attend and contribute to site meetings with clients, consultants and other stakeholders
Support handover, commissioning and close out activities, ensuring high standards of finish and client satisfaction
Site Manager Job Requirements
Proven experience as a Site Manager within construction, ideally with exposure to cladding, building envelope or external refurbishment projects
Strong understanding of site based health and safety, CDM regulations and best practice
Comfortable managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple trades in tight urban or occupied environments
Good planning, organisational and problem solving skills, with the ability to keep projects moving under pressure
Confident communicator, able to build relationships with clients, residents, consultants and the wider project team
Competent IT skills for programmes, reporting and record keeping
SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid tickets preferred
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across London, the M25 and Brighton
Ideally based within a commutable distance of London or the wider South East
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