Site Manager (Cladding/Recladding)

Universal Enterprises International; Willenhall; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist facade contractor in the UK is seeking a Site Manager to oversee recladding projects. The role involves managing subcontractors, ensuring health and safety, and maintaining quality standards. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in cladding projects, strong leadership skills, and a solid understanding of UK Building Regulations. This position offers an initial contract with a competitive day rate, dependent on experience, and may lead to ongoing work across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager in cladding or façade projects.
• Strong background in recladding and remediation projects.
• Excellent communication skills to manage subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily running of recladding projects, ensuring milestones are met.
• Maintain site health & safety standards and conduct regular checks.
• Provide updates to Project Managers and liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Proven experience as a Site Manager

Knowledge of fire safety requirements

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Understanding of UK Building Regulations

Tools

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Job description

Overview

The company is a specialist façade and cladding contractor delivering design, supply, and installation services across the UK. With extensive experience in rainscreen cladding and recladding projects, they work with developers, contractors, and housing associations to deliver compliant, safe, and visually striking façade solutions. Their expertise lies particularly in fire safety remediation and large-scale recladding, ensuring projects meet strict building regulations and industry standards.

Role Purpose

The Site Manager will take responsibility for day-to-day delivery of recladding projects, ensuring that works are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Acting as the key link between site teams, project management, and residents, the Site Manager will oversee subcontractors, manage health and safety, and maintain clear reporting on progress.

Responsibilities

• Project Delivery: Manages the daily running of recladding projects, ensuring programme milestones are achieved. Coordinates subcontractors and site operatives, maintaining quality workmanship. Oversees façade removal and installation processes, ensuring compliance with fire safety and building regulations.
• Health & Safety: Maintains strict site health & safety standards, carrying out regular checks and toolbox talks. Ensures all works are carried out in line with CDM regulations and company policies.
• Communication & Reporting: Provides regular updates to Project Managers, including progress reports, risks, and delays. Liais es with Resident Liaison Officers and tenants where projects are occupied, addressing concerns sensitively. Attends site meetings with stakeholders, representing the company professionally.
• Quality & Compliance: Reviews technical drawings and ensures works on-site are carried out in line with specifications. Monitors installation of rainscreen systems and insulation to ensure compliance with building safety standards. Carries out snagging inspections and ensures handovers are delivered to the required standard.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Site Manager in cladding, façade, or external envelope projects.
• Strong background in recladding / remediation projects, with knowledge of fire safety requirements.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage subcontractors effectively.
• Solid understanding of UK Building Regulations and health & safety requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Desirable

• SMSTS (essential), CSCS (essential), First Aid (preferred).
• Experience working on occupied recladding projects, including liaison with residents.
• Knowledge of rainscreen cladding systems, SFS, insulation, and fire barriers.

Package

• Day rate: Up to £300 per day (depending on experience).
• Initial contract basis, with potential for ongoing work on multiple recladding schemes.
• Based across sites in the North West and wider UK, with travel required depending on project location.