Site Manager - Recladding/ Render

Build Recruitment; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Build Recruitment is seeking an experienced Site Manager for a 12-month recladding project in Cardiff, starting January 2027. The role focuses on render and external façade works with a main contractor, demanding hands-on leadership and a strong safety record.

The ideal candidate will have recladding or exterior refurbishment experience, SMSTS, CSCS Black Manager's Card, and First Aid. This on-site role requires coordination of trades, materials, and site logistics to meet strict quality and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager with a main contractor.
• Strong recladding / external refurbishment / façade experience.
• SMSTS clearance is required.
• CSCS Black Manager's Card is essential.
• First Aid knowledge is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of the site and site team.
• Oversee render, recladding and external façade works.
• Manage subcontractors and labour on site.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, to programme and to required quality standards.
• Coordinate materials, deliveries and site logistics.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure RAMS compliance.
• Liaise with the Project Manager, client and wider team.
• Monitor progress and provide regular updates.

Skills

Site management

Health & safety

Communication

Organisation

Job description

Site Manager - Recladding

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to join a main contractor on a 12-month recladding project in Cardiff, commencing January 2027.

The project involves render and external façade works, and the ideal candidate will have a strong background delivering recladding / external refurbishment projects for a main contractor.

Key Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of the site and site team


• Oversee render, recladding and associated façade works


• Manage subcontractors and labour on site


• Ensure works are delivered safely, to programme and to the required quality standards


• Coordinate materials, deliveries and site logistics


• Conduct site inspections and ensure compliance with RAMS


• Liaise with the Project Manager, client, subcontractors and wider project team


• Monitor progress and provide regular updates


• Maintain high standards of health & safety and quality throughout the project

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Manager with a main contractor


• Strong recladding / external refurbishment / façade experience


• Previous experience managing render projects would be highly beneficial


• SMSTS


• CSCS Black Manager's Card


• First Aid


• Strong understanding of health & safety, quality and site management procedures


• Excellent communication and organisational skills

This role would particularly suit a Site Manager who has progressed through main contractor environments and has hands-on experience delivering recladding or façade refurbishment projects.