Site Manager - Roofing & Cladding in Merton, Greater London
Posted by Upfront Recruitment
£50,000 – £62,000 a year
Merton · Permanent
Site Manager - Roofing & Cladding | School Project
Location: Morden, South West London (SM4)
Contract: Until April / May 2027, with strong potential to extend into Phase 2
Salary: £55,000 - £62,000 pro rata (or day rate equivalent, depending on experience)
Start: Immediate
About the client
We’re recruiting on behalf of an established UK roofing and construction contractor with a strong track record across education, NHS, local authority and retail sectors. Founded in 2018 and led by directors with over 70 years of combined industry experience, they deliver flat, pitched and metal roofing, cladding and building envelope solutions, from design through to installation. They’re known for quality workmanship, a safety-first culture and long-standing client relationships.
The role
You’ll take full site responsibility for roofing and cladding works at a sschool in Morden. This is Phase 1 of a two-phase programme across the site, so there’s a clear opportunity to stay on for the next stage.
Key responsibilities
- Run the day-to-day site operation, managing subcontractors and site teams to programme
- Maintain high health and safety standards, including working at height, scaffolding and access management
- Prepare and review RAMS, permits and site inductions
- Coordinate closely with school staff to keep works safe and minimally disruptive in a live education environment
- Monitor quality, progress and materials, reporting regularly to the Contracts Manager
- Keep site records, daily diaries and compliance documentation up to date
What you’ll need
- Proven experience as a Site Manager on roofing and/or cladding projects
- SMSTS (in date)
- CSCS Black or Gold card
- First Aid at Work
- Strong knowledge of working at height regulations and safe systems of work
- Confident leading subcontractors and liaising with clients
Desirable
- Enhanced DBS (highly advantageous for this school-based project)
- Experience on education or other live, occupied sites
- Temporary Works or scaffolding awareness qualifications
Why apply?
- Immediate start on a secure, well-planned project
- Long-term potential with Phase 2 to follow
- A respected contractor with a strong pipeline of public sector work
Interested? Apply now with your up-to-date CV, or get in touch for a confidential chat.
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