External Site Manager

Fawkes and Reece; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes and Reece in London is seeking an External Site Manager to oversee a 500+ unit, mixed-use high-rise RC frame project from groundworks through to façade. You will report into the Project Director and coordinate complex external works with a tier one developer.

This role requires proven experience on large residential schemes, strong leadership and client relationships, and a clear focus on career progression within a prestigious, long-term London scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience working in large-scale, residential projects.
• Experience working externals on construction schemes.
• Ideally an SM who is confident in their ability to lead, good communicator and excellent with clients.
• Career-focused with progression ambitions.

Responsibilities

• Working on a flagship project for a tier one developer.
• Managing full externals from groundworks up.
• Managing site managers and pushing the programme.

Skills

Site management

Programme delivery

Client communication

Leadership

Job description

Reference: EXTSM2_1789738177
Posted: September 18, 2026

Be part of a team to oversee the whole build process on a 500+ unit, mixed use, high rise, RC frame, student accommodation and residential scheme. You would be overseeing the full externals, from foundation, piling, frame and façade.

This project is with a leading residential developer, who are renowned for huge projects across London and the UK. This is a prestigious phase on a long term scheme, bringing thousands of homes to London. Reporting into PD.

Responsibilities for External Site Manager

• Working on a flagship project for a tier one developer.
• Managing full externals from groundworks up.
• Managing site managers and pushing the programme.

Requirements for External Site Manager

• Experience working in large scale, residential projects.
• Experience working externals on construction schemes.
• Ideally an SM who is confident in their ability to lead, good communicator and excellent with clients.
• Looking for someone who is career focused and wanting to progress.