Externals Site Manager

Main contractor seeking an experienced Externals Manager to join the team on a £50M residential development in Henley-on-Thames.

The project consists of the demolition of an existing office scheme and the construction of a new extra care retirement village comprising 100 residential units alongside extensive amenity spaces, landscaping, access roads, parking, and associated infrastructure works. 

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor on a technically challenging scheme with a strong focus on quality and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all external packages including façade, roofing, brickwork, windows, and associated envelope works.
• Chair regular design and coordination meetings with consultants and subcontractors.
• Work closely with the Project Manager to drive programme and sequencing of external works.
• Ensure subcontractors are working from the latest drawings and technical information.
• Monitor procurement schedules and coordinate deliveries in line with programme requirements.
• Oversee quality assurance processes, inspections, testing, snagging, and handovers.
• Ensure all works are delivered in line with health & safety standards and project specifications.
• Use BIM and digital field management tools to track progress, quality, and coordination.
• Review subcontractor RAMS, progress reports, and look-ahead programmes.
• Coordinate sample approvals and testing regimes for façade and roofing packages.
• Manage interface coordination between external envelope packages and internal works.

Requirements

• Proven experience delivering externals packages on large-scale residential or mixed-use projects.
• Strong knowledge of façade systems, roofing, brickwork, and envelope coordination.
• Previous experience working for a main contractor.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Construction-related qualification or trade background preferred.
• Strong subcontractor management and coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational ability.
• Experience working with BIM-led projects is advantageous.

If this opportunity sounds of interest, please apply via the link below for a confidential discussion.