Site Manager - Externals

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

The role

Our client is looking for an experienced Site Manager to lead the delivery of external works and building envelope packages on traditional build residential developments. You ll be responsible for programme, cost, quality and health and safety from enabling works through to handover, working closely with the wider site team, designers and the supply chain.

This is a hands‑on role for someone with a strong external works background. Fit-out only experience will not be suitable.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of external works, including groundworks, substructure, drainage, utilities, roads and sewers, landscaping and public realm
• Manage building envelope packages, including frame, brickwork, cladding, facade and roofing
• Produce, monitor and update programmes, and recover delays where needed
• Manage budgets, forecasts, variations and valuations alongside the commercial team
• Procure, appoint and manage subcontractors and the supply chain
• Coordinate with consultants, the client, the local authority and utility providers, including S278 and S38 highway agreements
• Enforce high standards of health, safety and environmental performance on site
• Oversee quality control, inspections, sign-off and snagging through to handover

About you

Essential

• Proven experience as a Site Manager, Senior Construction Manager or similar on traditional build residential or mixed‑use schemes
• Strong external works experience (groundworks, infrastructure, drainage and utilities) and/or envelope experience (frame, facade, cladding)
• Experience with a main contractor or housebuilder (for example Tier 1 contractor, developer or volume/premium housebuilder)
• SMSTS and a valid CSCS card (Black or Gold Manager card)
• First Aid at Work
• Strong programming, cost control and subcontractor management skills
• Good knowledge of CDM regulations, Building Regulations and current UK construction practice
• Confident communicator who can manage multiple stakeholders

Desirable

• Degree or HNC/HND in Construction Management, Building or Civil Engineering
• Chartered or working towards chartership (CIOB, RICS or similar)
• Experience on schemes with s106/S278 obligations
• Experience delivering multi-phase developments
• Knowledge of the Building Safety Act and gateway requirements