Senior Site Manager - Facades

Are you an experienced façade or cladding specialist ready to take the next step in your career? A fast-growing, service-led construction contractor specialising in high-quality façade and recladding solutions is seeking a Senior Façade Manager to oversee key projects across South and West London. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking, safety-first team that works with top-tier clients and developers on complex, compliance-driven building envelope packages. Note – This role can either be Freelance or Permanent. The Role As Senior Façade Manager, you\’ll take full ownership of your projects from pre-construction to handover. Leading site teams and managing subcontractors, your focus will be on ensuring safe, timely, and high-standard delivery of works. This role suits someone with strong technical know-how in cladding systems and a proactive approach to leadership and problem-solving. Key Responsibilities * Manage full façade installation lifecycle across multiple live sites * Supervise and support site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers * Coordinate with main contractors, consultants, and internal departments * Ensure compliance with current building regulations, fire safety, and QA standards * Oversee technical drawing reviews, logistics planning, and RAMS documentation * Monitor programme and cost performance, reporting progress to Contracts Manager * Resolve on-site issues efficiently to keep projects on track * Represent the business in client meetings with professionalism and confidence * Mentor junior staff including supervisors and operatives Requirements * 5–7+ years’ experience in façade/cladding project management * Strong understanding of rainscreen cladding, fire remediation, and access systems * Proven success delivering projects ranging from £500k to £5m * Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills * Proficient in reading technical drawings and specifications * Up-to-date knowledge of CDM 2015, H&S regulations, and façade compliance * Valid CSCS (Black or Gold), SMSTS, and First Aid certification * UK driving licence with willingness to travel across project sites Desirable * Experience with Procore or other digital project platforms * NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management or equivalent * Scaffold knowledge including TG20:21, SG4:22 * Previous experience in recladding or fire remediation works If you’re passionate about delivering safe, compliant, and high-quality façade projects – and ready to play a key role in a company that’s reshaping the industry – we want to hear from you. If interested Apply now and contact Luke Thompson or get in touch for a confidential chat about the opportunity