Rope Access Manager

Trace Surveys Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

Leadership role in a growing division

London-based, high-profile projects

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Trace Surveys Ltd seeks a senior lead to head Corded UK, our rope access division, focusing on operations and business development across London and beyond. You will organise teams, plan projects, ensure safety, and drive client growth while maintaining high standards of quality and professionalism.

The role requires strong rope access experience, knowledge of cladding/glazing systems, and an ability to secure new business with existing clients.

Qualifications

• IRATA qualified rope access experience preferred.
• Experience delivering projects safely and to high quality.
• Strong understanding of façade systems and defects.

Responsibilities

• Organise and manage rope access teams and projects.
• Plan works, resource, and ensure efficient delivery.
• Maintain high standards of H&S and professionalism.
• Develop new business opportunities and client relationships.
• Expand services within Trace Surveys clients.
• Prepare quotes, proposals and oversee project delivery.

Skills

Rope access operations

Team management

Commercial development

Client relationship management

Cladding & glazing systems

Health & safety compliance

Proposal writing

Job description

Lead and grow a specialist abseiling division delivering façade access, inspection and maintenance services. Ideal for an experienced rope access professional with strong commercial skills and deep knowledge of cladding and glazing systems.

Corded UK is the rope access division of Trace Surveys Ltd, delivering specialist abseiling services to support façade inspections, testing and maintenance. With an established client base and growing demand, we are looking for someone to take ownership of operations while driving business growth.

The Role

A dual operational and commercial role involving:

• Organising and managing rope access teams and projects
• Planning works, resourcing and ensuring efficient delivery
• Maintaining high standards of H&S, workmanship and professionalism
• Developing new business opportunities and client relationships
• Expanding services within existing Trace Surveys clients
• Preparing quotes, proposals and overseeing project delivery

This is a key role with real scope to shape and grow a specialist division.

About You

You will have strong experience in:

• Rope access / abseiling operations (ideally IRATA qualified)
• Managing teams and delivering projects safely
• Cladding and glazing systems (essential)
• Business development or client relationship management

You'll also bring:

• A strong focus on health & safety and compliance
• High standards of quality and professionalism
• A detailed understanding of façade systems and defects
• Confidence dealing directly with clients and stakeholders
• A proactive, commercially minded approach

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + bonus linked to performance
• Opportunity to lead and grow an expanding division
• Access to an established client base via Trace Surveys
• Varied, high-profile projects across London and beyond
• Supportive and ambitious team environment

Location

• London & South East (primarily)
• Travel as required

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Relevant rope access qualifications (preferred)
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Right to work in the UK

If you're looking for a role that combines technical expertise, leadership and business growth, we'd like to hear from you