Job Description

Job Overview

Post Start Date - Tuesday 6th January 2026 (completion March 2028)

We are looking for a practical, organised Site Manager to lead day-to-day works on a live student accommodation recladding project in Brighton. The role is focused on external wall remediation: scaffolding, strip-out, fire stopping, cavity barriers, insulation, sheathing boards and new cladding systems on occupied blocks. You'll coordinate trades, manage safety and quality, and keep the programme honest while maintaining good relationships with the client and residents.

Key Duties

Manage daily site operations across multiple blocks, ensuring works follow agreed programmes and sequences Coordinate and supervise subcontractors for fire stopping, scaffolding, insulation, sheathing and cladding installations Plan short-term look-ahead programmes and adjust sequencing to deal with access constraints and live building conditions Maintain high standards of health and safety, including RAMS, inductions, permits, scaffold handovers and housekeeping Use Autodesk Docs/Autodesk Construction Cloud to manage drawings, documents and approvals Lead on digital QA: capture time/date-stamped photos, complete checklists and upload records to support the "golden thread" Carry out regular inspections of fire stopping, cavity barriers and facade build-ups to confirm compliance with design and test data Liaise with the client team, building management and residents to plan noisy / disruptive works and deal with issues promptly Maintain clear site records, including diaries, progress updates, variations and information requests Support the commercial and design teams by flagging risks early and helping to close them out on site
Requirements

Proven experience as a Site Manager or similar on construction projects Experience of facade recladding, external wall remediation and/or building restoration works (preferred but not essential) Good understanding of cavity barriers, fire stopping, insulation, sheathing boards and cladding systems Experience managing works on occupied residential or student accommodation schemes (preferred but not essential) Confident using a CDE such as Autodesk Docs, Viewpoint, plus basic MS Office Strong site H&S knowledge and a track record of running safe, tidy sites Clear written and verbal communication skills, comfortable with emails and short reports Right to work in the UK and a full UK driving licence Recent, checkable references from at least two relevant projects
Desirable

Previous experience specifically on cladding remediation / fire safety projects Familiarity with Building Safety Act / "golden thread" style documentation SMSTS or SSSTS First Aid at Work
Employment Basis & Pay

Role available as direct employment (PAYE) or via your own UK-registered limited company on a subcontract basis PAYE salary guide: 55,000-62,500 per annum, depending on experience Ltd company rate guide: 240-280 per day + VAT, depending on experience Candidates engaged via a limited company must hold their own Public Liability insurance (minimum 5m) and provide evidence before starting on site
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 26 months

Pay: 56,000.00-62,500.00 per year

Work Location: In person