Senior Site Manager: External Works & Building Envelope

Construction; Beaconsfield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead external works and envelope packages on traditional build residential developments. You will manage the programme, budget, quality and health & safety from enabling works through to handover, partnering with the site team, designers and the supply chain.

This hands-on role requires a strong external works background; fit-out only experience will not be suitable.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager or Senior Construction Manager on traditional build residential or mixed-use schemes.
• Strong external works background (groundworks, infrastructure, drainage) and/or envelope experience (frame, facade, cladding).
• Experience with main contractors or housebuilders (Tier 1, developer, or volume/premium builder).
• SMSTS and a valid CSCS card (Black or Gold Manager).
• First Aid at Work.
• Strong programming, cost control and subcontractor management skills.
• Good knowledge of CDM regulations and UK construction practice.
• Confident communicator capable of coordinating multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of external works including groundworks, drainage, utilities, roads and landscaping.
• Manage building envelope packages (frame, brickwork, cladding, facade, roofing).
• Produce and monitor programmes; recover delays where needed.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, variations and valuations with commercial team.
• Procure, appoint and manage subcontractors and supply chain.
• Coordinate with consultants, client, local authority and utilities (S278/S38).
• Enforce health, safety and environmental standards on site.
• Oversee quality control, inspections, sign-off and handover.

Skills

Site Manager experience

External works experience

Envelope packages experience

SMSTS and CSCS card

First Aid at Work

Programming and cost control

Subcontractor management

CDM regulations knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Chartered status or working towards CIOB/RICS

Job description

Construction is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead external works and envelope packages on traditional build residential developments. You will manage the programme, budget, quality and health & safety from enabling works through to handover, partnering with the site team, designers and the supply chain.

This hands-on role requires a strong external works background; fit-out only experience will not be suitable.