Site Manager in Wolverhampton, West Midlands (County)

Site Manager - Facades & External Wall Systems

Location: Site Based - Wolverhampton
Contract: Fixed-Term Contract (PAYE or Temp) (Approx. 12 Months)
Start Date: Immediate

About the Company

Our client is a well-established specialist contractor operating as both a Principal Contractor and Sub-Contractor across the UK. Delivering works to approximately 900 homes annually, they have built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality refurbishment, regeneration and new-build projects across the residential and hospitality sectors.

Due to continued growth and a secured project pipeline, they are seeking an experienced Site Manager with a strong background in façades and external wall systems to lead a major remediation project.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically capable Site Manager to take ownership of a large-scale external wall systems package. Working on behalf of a specialist contractor under a Principal Contractor arrangement, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient and commercially successful delivery of works from start to completion.

You will be expected to operate independently, manage site operations proactively and build strong relationships with clients, consultants, principal contractors and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the safe, efficient and commercially successful delivery of façade and External Wall System (EWS) projects.
• Oversee site labour, subcontractors, plant, materials and logistics.
• Coordinate works in line with programme requirements and project milestones.
• Identify and mitigate programme risks, delays and productivity issues.
• Maintain accurate site records, progress reports and project documentation.
• Ensure works comply with specifications, quality standards and manufacturer requirements.
• Liaise with Contracts Managers, Commercial Teams, Principal Contractors and Consultants.
• Identify variations, additional works and commercial opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and delivery partners.

Technical Knowledge & Experience

• Proven experience delivering façade, cladding, EWI or EWS remediation projects.
• Strong understanding of External Wall Insulation (EWI), render and brick slip systems.
• Knowledge of façade interfaces, weatherproofing and movement joint detailing.
• Experience working to manufacturer-approved installation standards and British Standards.
• Confident carrying out inspections, quality assurance and defect management.
• Able to identify technical issues and implement practical, compliant solutions.

About You

• Previous experience as a Site Manager within façades, cladding or external envelope works.
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of project delivery.
• Commercial awareness with experience identifying variations and entitlement events.
• Comfortable challenging decisions that may impact safety, quality, programme or profitability.
• Experience working alongside Principal Contractors on occupied residential projects.

Essential Qualifications

• SMSTS
• CSCS Management Card
• First Aid at Work

What's on Offer?

• Immediate start on a secured 12-month project.
• Opportunity to join a growing specialist contractor with a strong industry reputation.
• Strong pipeline of refurbishment, regeneration, retrofit and façade remediation projects.
• High level of autonomy and ownership within the delivery team.

If you're an experienced Site Manager with expertise in EWI, render systems, brick slip installations, cladding remediation or façade refurbishment and are looking for your next long-term opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.