Site Manager - Facades & Cladding

Thomas Gray Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Gray Ltd on behalf of a major recladding contractor seeks an experienced Site Manager to lead EWI cladding works in Norwich on a freelance 12-month contract. You will manage day-to-day site operations, coordinate teams, and ensure safety, quality and programme compliance on a busy city-centre project.

The role requires proven EWI expertise, strong subcontractor management, and solid knowledge of health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience managing EWI cladding systems on major recladding/remediation projects.
• Strong knowledge of EWI/external façade systems and quality requirements.
• SMSTS and CSCS qualifications, plus First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Managing EWI cladding works from installation through to completion
• Coordinating specialist subcontractors, trades and site teams
• Monitoring programme and ensuring works remain on schedule
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship and quality control
• Managing health & safety across the site
• Carrying out site inspections and ensuring works meet specification
• Liaising with the project team, subcontractors and other stakeholders
• Managing site logistics on a busy city-centre project

Skills

EWI cladding systems

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Health & Safety

Job description

Site Manager - EWI Cladding

Norwich - Freelance 12-Month Contract

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Site Manager to join a well-established contractor on a major recladding project in Norwich city centre

This is a freelance position with approximately 12 months of work available and requires a Site Manager with proven experience delivering EWI (External Wall Insulation) cladding systems.

The Role

You will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of works on site, overseeing the EWI and associated façade packages and ensuring the project is delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

• Managing EWI cladding works from installation through to completion
• Coordinating specialist subcontractors, trades and site teams
• Monitoring programme and ensuring works remain on schedule
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship and quality control
• Managing health & safety across the site
• Carrying out site inspections and ensuring works meet specification
• Liaising with the project team, subcontractors and other stakeholders
• Managing site logistics on a busy city-centre project

About You

Applicants must have previous experience managing EWI cladding systems, gained with either a main contractor or specialist façade/cladding subcontractor.

You should also have:

• Strong knowledge of EWI and external façade systems
• Previous Site Management experience on recladding, remediation or façade projects
• Excellent subcontractor and trade management skills
• Strong understanding of health & safety and quality requirements
• SMSTS
• CSCS
• First Aid

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced EWI Site Manager looking for a long-term freelance contract in Norwich, with around a year's worth of work available.