Site Manager - Architectural Metalwork

Fetch Recruit; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fetch Recruit is partnering with a well-established architectural metalwork specialist to appoint an experienced Site Manager for a live East London project. You will lead on-site coordination, ensuring safe, timely delivery of balconies and bespoke metalwork to high-quality standards.

Ideal candidates have proven site management experience in this sector, with strong sequencing, drawings interpretation and subcontractor oversight.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing specialist construction packages on live sites.
• Experience with architectural metalwork, balconies, structural steel or similar.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and site coordination.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience managing installation teams and subcontractors.
• Strong health and safety awareness.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Confident dealing with principal contractors, clients and other trades.
• Proactive approach to resolving site issues.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Strong eye for detail and quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day installation and delivery of architectural metalwork on site.
• Coordinate installation teams, subcontractors and specialist trades.
• Plan and monitor labour, materials, plant and site resources.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and programmes.
• Attend site meetings and provide progress updates to the project management team.
• Review drawings and installation details, identifying any issues.
• Assist with design, fabrication and site installation coordination as required.
• Manage site documentation, RAMS, permits and inspections.

Skills

Site management

Coordination

Health & safety

Communication

Reading drawings

Job description

We are working with a well-established and rapidly growing architectural metalwork specialist with an annual turnover of approximately 10 million and a strong secured pipeline of work over the next two years.

The business specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of high-quality architectural metalwork and is currently delivering a 2.5 million package in East London, incorporating balconies and a range of bespoke architectural metalwork elements.

Due to continued growth and a healthy forward order book, they are looking to appoint an experienced Site Manager to take responsibility for the successful delivery of the project on site.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Site Manager to join a growing specialist contractor where there is genuine scope for long-term progression and further project opportunities.

The Role

As Site Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management and coordination of the architectural metalwork installation, ensuring the project is delivered safely, efficiently, to programme and to the required quality standards.

You will work closely with the Project Manager, Contracts Manager, client team, principal contractor and site-based trades to ensure the smooth delivery of the works.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day installation and delivery of architectural metalwork on site.
• Take responsibility for site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely and efficiently.
• Coordinate installation teams, subcontractors and specialist trades.
• Plan and monitor labour, materials, plant and site resources.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and agreed programmes.
• Coordinate with the principal contractor and other trades to ensure interfaces are effectively managed.
• Monitor progress against programme and identify potential delays or issues at an early stage.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and ensure quality requirements are achieved.
• Carry out regular inspections and ensure defects and snags are identified and closed out promptly.
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with the company's health and safety procedures.
• Attend site meetings and provide regular progress updates to the project management team.
• Review drawings, specifications and installation details, identifying any technical or sequencing issues.
• Assist with the coordination of design, fabrication and site installation where required.
• Manage site documentation, RAMS, permits, inspections and relevant records.
• Liaise with the client's team, principal contractor and other stakeholders professionally and effectively.
• Support the wider project team in achieving programme, commercial and quality objectives.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Site Manager with a background in architectural metalwork, structural steel, balconies, fa ade, cladding or another closely related specialist construction environment.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience managing specialist construction packages on live sites.
• Experience working with architectural metalwork, balconies, structural steel or similar.
• A strong understanding of construction sequencing and site coordination.
• The ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience managing installation teams and subcontractors.
• Strong health and safety awareness.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• The confidence to deal directly with principal contractors, clients and other trades.
• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving site issues.
• The ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• A strong eye for detail and quality.

Relevant SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications would be advantageous.