Senior Site Manager - Facades & Cladding

Senior Site Manager

Location: Queen Victoria Street, London (near Blackfriars Station)
Rate: Up to -300 per day
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: 29 September 2026

Role Overview

An experienced Senior Site Manager is required to oversee the installation of fa-ade systems on a London project. The role involves managing the day-to-day site operations for the installation of external building envelope systems, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to the highest quality standards.

The successful candidate will have strong technical knowledge of fa-ade systems and experience coordinating installation teams on active construction sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site activities relating to fa-ade and cladding installation.

• Supervise installation teams and specialist subcontractors.

• Coordinate works with the Principal Contractor and other trades on site.

• Ensure installation works are carried out in accordance with project drawings, specifications and relevant standards.

• Monitor quality of installation including setting out, bracket installation, fa-ade alignment and interface detailing.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, including RAMS and lifting operations.

• Carry out site inspections and maintain quality control records.

• Assist with resolving technical installation issues in collaboration with the design team.

• Ensure works progress in line with the project programme.

• Support project handover including snagging, inspections and documentation.

• Book deliveries and crane lifts through the client system.

Systems Experience

Experience installing the following systems is required:

• Rainscreen cladding systems (brick slip, metal, louvers, GRC)

• Aluminium support systems and brackets

• Weathering and interface detailing

• Steel framing systems (SFS)

• Insulation and membrane systems

• Curtain walling, windows and door installations

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience managing fa-ade or cladding installations on construction sites.

• Strong technical understanding of building envelope systems.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and installation details.

• Experience coordinating specialist installation teams and subcontractors.

• Good understanding of construction health and safety procedures.

• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• SMSTS

• CSCS Card

• First Aid

• Relevant construction or fa-ade installation experience

• NVQ qualifications (desirable)

• Basic IT skills including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook