External Package Manager

Linear Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 64,575 - 92,250; Part time

Job summary

Linear Recruitment is seeking an experienced External Package Manager for a landmark high-rise residential project in Leeds. This freelance/contract role focuses on delivering external envelope works, coordinating façade packages and managing site interfaces to meet programme milestones.

You will lead façade, cladding, roofing and glazing packages, ensuring safety, quality and compliance while working closely with the Project Manager and subcontractors on a dynamic city centre site.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Package Manager, Site Manager or Senior Site Manager delivering external packages on large construction projects.
• Experience on high-rise residential or mixed-use developments.
• Strong knowledge of façade systems, cladding and external envelope installations.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Valid SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid certificates.
• Available to start immediately or on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Manage external packages including façade, cladding, roofing and envelope works.
• Coordinate subcontractors to deliver works safely, on programme and to high quality standards.
• Monitor progress against programme and resolve site issues.
• Chair subcontractor meetings and liaise with the project team.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and company procedures.
• Carry out quality inspections and manage snagging through to completion.
• Work closely with the Project Manager to achieve milestones.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Job description

External Package Manager – High-Rise Residential

Location: Leeds
Job Type: Freelance / Contract
Duration: Ongoing
Rate: Competitive DOE

Our client is a leading main contractor with a strong pipeline of high-profile residential developments across the UK. They are currently seeking an experienced External Package Manager to join the team on a landmark high-rise project in Leeds.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven construction professional to oversee the delivery of the building envelope and external works on a large-scale city centre development.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all external packages including façade, cladding, roofing, glazing and associated envelope works.
• Coordinate subcontractors to ensure works are delivered safely, on programme and to the highest quality standards.
• Monitor progress against programme and proactively resolve site issues.
• Chair subcontractor meetings and liaise with the wider project team.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation and company procedures.
• Carry out quality inspections and manage snagging through to completion.
• Work closely with the Project Manager to achieve key project milestones.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Package Manager, Site Manager or Senior Site Manager delivering external packages on large construction projects.
• Previous experience working on high-rise residential or mixed-use developments.
• Strong knowledge of façade systems, cladding and external envelope installations.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Valid SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid certificates.
• Immediate or short notice availability preferred.