Site-Based Facilities Subcontract Lead

Airswift; Padeswood; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift seeks an experienced Facilities Subcontract Manager to join a major UK construction project, coordinating subcontractor welfare facilities, site services and waste management to ensure safe, efficient delivery.

You will interface with contracts and construction teams, manage mobilisation, laydown areas, and equipment, and lead subcontractor coordination meetings while maintaining compliance with CDM and COSHH requirements.

Qualifications

• HNC in an Engineering discipline or a recognised Trade Apprenticeship with relevant technical qualifications.
• 15+ years' experience in construction management, site coordination, field supervision, or subcontractor management.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, scheduling, and subcontract management processes.
• Previous experience working within major project delivery environments.
• CSCS (Black or Gold) and Safety Critical Medical incl Drug & Alcohol test.
• CiTB CDM training.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate subcontractor activities across site facilities and support services.
• Oversee welfare facilities, site services, and waste management requirements.
• Manage personnel-on-site levels and mobilisation activities.
• Coordinate laydown areas, subcontractor equipment, and site logistics.
• Coordinate scaffold activities and associated subcontractors.
• Schedule subcontractor work in line with project timelines and construction priorities.
• Review subcontractor documentation including contracts, insurance, safety plans, and compliance records.
• Lead subcontractor coordination meetings and communicate project updates and requirements.
• Monitor subcontractor performance across safety, quality, and productivity metrics.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, site procedures, and HSE requirements.
• Verify completed works and support payment, invoicing, and progress tracking activities.
• Maintain accurate records of subcontractor activities and site conditions.
• Support the resolution of scheduling conflicts, material shortages, and scope issues.
• Collaborate with contracts and construction teams on subcontractor management and project delivery.
• Support implementation of site safety procedures including permits to work, method statements, CDM requirements, and COSHH compliance.

Skills

Subcontract management

Site coordination

Stakeholder management

Safety awareness

Independent working

Education

HNC in Engineering or Trade Apprenticeship

Tools

IT literacy

Reporting skills

Job description

Airswift seeks an experienced Facilities Subcontract Manager to join a major UK construction project, coordinating subcontractor welfare facilities, site services and waste management to ensure safe, efficient delivery.

You will interface with contracts and construction teams, manage mobilisation, laydown areas, and equipment, and lead subcontractor coordination meetings while maintaining compliance with CDM and COSHH requirements.