Flagship Façade Site Lead – EWI & Cladding, Brighton

ESD Recruitment; Brighton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits Package

Job summary

ESD Recruitment represents a leading UK façade and building envelope subcontractor. A permanent Site Manager is needed to lead a flagship 18-month project in Brighton, delivering External Wall Insulation (EWI) and high-spec rainscreen cladding.

You will direct site operations, manage specialist subcontractors and the supply chain, ensuring safety and quality while meeting schedule and budget. There are opportunities to progress to further South East projects upon completion.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering External Wall Insulation (EWI) and rainscreen cladding packages.
• Knowledge of façade systems, backing structures, fire stopping, insulation and weatherproofing.
• Valid SMSTS, CSCS (Black or Gold Card) and First Aid at Work.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day site operations, managing sub-contractors and labour.
• Ensure the 18-month Brighton project is delivered safely, on schedule and within budget.
• Oversee EWI and rainscreen installation to architectural designs and regulations.
• Lead RAMS reviews, inductions and toolbox talks in line with standards.
• Manage QA/QC inspections and digital sign-offs (Field View / SnagR).
• Act as main point of contact for the Tier 1 Main Contractor’s team and client representatives.

Skills

Site management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

QA/QC

Education

SMSTS certification

First Aid at Work

Tools

Field View

SnagR

Job description

ESD Recruitment represents a leading UK façade and building envelope subcontractor. A permanent Site Manager is needed to lead a flagship 18-month project in Brighton, delivering External Wall Insulation (EWI) and high-spec rainscreen cladding.

You will direct site operations, manage specialist subcontractors and the supply chain, ensuring safety and quality while meeting schedule and budget. There are opportunities to progress to further South East projects upon completion.