Senior Site Manager - Cladding

O'Neill & Brennan; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

O’Neill & Brennan are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Site Manager to oversee a circa £7m recladding project in Hemel Hempstead. The role focuses on day-to-day site operations, safety, quality, and programme delivery, with responsibility for coordinating subcontractors and supply chains to ensure on-time completion.

Candidates should have a strong background in site management within the facades, cladding or external envelope sector, and a proven track record delivering specialist

Qualifications

• Proven site management experience in facades, cladding or external envelope projects.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and installation teams.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements in construction.
• Ability to read drawings, specs and programmes.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations on a circa £7m recladding project.
• Oversee facade, cladding and external envelope works.
• Ensure works meet specifications, drawings and programme.
• Maintain high health and safety standards on site.
• Coordinate subcontractors, operatives, suppliers and trades.

Skills

Site management

Facade/cladding

Construction drawings

Health & safety

Team coordination

Education

SMSTS

First Aid

CSCS

Job description

O’Neill & Brennan are working with a specialist facade and cladding contractor who is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Site Manager to oversee a circa £7m recladding project in Hemel Hempstead.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established specialist contractor on a significant project, taking responsibility for the day-to-day site operations and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of quality.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in site management within the facades, cladding or external envelope sector, with demonstrable experience working for a specialist facades or externals contractor.

The client is looking for a reliable, hands-on Site Manager with a proven track record of delivering projects successfully and a consistent employment history.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day site operations on a circa £7m recladding project.
• Oversee the installation and delivery of facade, cladding and external envelope works.
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with project specifications, drawings and programme requirements.
• Maintain the highest standards of health and safety across the site, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and company procedures.
• Coordinate subcontractors, site operatives, suppliers and other trades to ensure works progress efficiently.
• Monitor project progress against programme, identifying potential delays and implementing solutions where necessary.
• Carry out regular site inspections to ensure quality standards are maintained and any defects or issues are addressed promptly.
• Liaise with the Project Manager, contracts team, client representatives and other stakeholders.
• Manage site logistics, material deliveries and resource allocation.
• Ensure appropriate site documentation, RAMS, permits and health and safety records are maintained.
• Attend site meetings and provide regular progress updates to the project team.
• Proactively identify and resolve site-based issues to keep the project on track.

Candidate Requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must demonstrate:

• Previous experience working as a Site Manager for a specialist facades, cladding or external envelope contractor.
• A proven track record of managing facade, cladding, external envelope or recladding projects.
• Experience overseeing site operations, coordinating subcontractors and managing installation teams.
• A strong understanding of health and safety requirements within the construction industry.
• The ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and project programmes.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to site management, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A stable employment history, demonstrating good tenure with previous employers.
• The ability to take ownership of site delivery and work effectively with the wider project team.

Relevant construction qualifications and health and safety certifications, including SMSTS, First Aid and CSCS, are expected, subject to the client's specific requirements.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Site Manager who understands the complexities of delivering facade and recladding packages and has previously worked for a specialist contractor in this sector.

They will be confident managing site teams and subcontractors, maintaining high standards of workmanship and safety, and ensuring works are delivered in line with programme requirements.

The client is particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate successful project delivery and a consistent employment history, with good stints at previous companies.

O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation