Senior Site Manager – Roofing & Construction Lead

Alliance Personnel Ltd; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Career progression

Travel across London & South East

Job summary

Alliance Personnel Ltd is seeking an experienced Site Manager to take full ownership of live roofing and construction projects across London and the South East. You will lead subcontractors, safeguard quality, safety and programme delivery, and drive on-time completion.

The role requires SMSTS, proven roofing/cladding delivery, CDM knowledge and strong communication. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel are essential. Permanent, full-time with clear career progression.

Qualifications

• SMSTS certification and proven experience managing roofing or cladding projects.
• Solid understanding of CDM Regulations and site management responsibilities.
• Experience identifying and managing project variations.
• Strong health and safety and quality standards.
• Experience with digital site management systems (SafetyCulture, iAuditor).
• Excellent communication with clients, subcontractors and teams.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of projects from mobilisation through to completion and handover, with responsibility for safe, quality and programme-compliant delivery.
• Managing roofing and associated construction works across live sites.
• Leading and managing subcontractors to deliver against programme, specification and H&S requirements.
• Identifying project delays and putting recovery plans in place where required.
• Ensuring all work meets drawings, specifications and manufacturer requirements.
• Managing associated works including rooflights, smoke vents, solar PV, green and blue roofs, metalwork, cappings and scaffolding interfaces.
• Identifying defects, investigating root causes and implementing remedial solutions.
• Maintaining accurate inspection records, checklists and project sign-offs.
• Managing project completion and handover with a strong focus on zero outstanding defects.
• Owning the site's health & safety culture and challenging unsafe practices immediately.
• Conducting regular site inspections and ensuring corrective actions are followed through to completion.
• Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses and implementing preventative measures.
• Ensuring compliance with RAMS, CDM, Working at Height Regulations and relevant statutory requirements.
• Identifying and recording variations, scope changes and commercial risks promptly.
• Providing accurate site information to support valuations and job costing.
• Attending project reviews and contributing meaningful commercial insight.
• Building strong, professional relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Supporting and developing Trainee and Assistant Site Managers through coaching and practical feedback

Skills

SMSTS

Roofing projects

CDM regs

Variations

Health & Safety

Digital site systems

Communication

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3+ in Roofing/Construction Management

Tools

SafetyCulture

iAuditor

Job description

Alliance Personnel Ltd is seeking an experienced Site Manager to take full ownership of live roofing and construction projects across London and the South East. You will lead subcontractors, safeguard quality, safety and programme delivery, and drive on-time completion.

The role requires SMSTS, proven roofing/cladding delivery, CDM knowledge and strong communication. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel are essential. Permanent, full-time with clear career progression.