We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Site Manager to join a major residential development in Stratford. The scheme is a high-profile build-to-rent project delivering circa 247 apartments, including affordable housing provision and associated commercial and public realm space.
The successful candidate will take a key site leadership role, overseeing all externals packages, with a particular focus on façade works, hard landscaping, soft landscaping, and associated public realm delivery.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-structured project team on a long-term freelance basis, working on a large-scale, city-shaping development.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all externals packages across the project
- Oversee façade installation works, ensuring quality, programme, and safety compliance
- Manage hard landscaping works including paving, surfacing, drainage interfaces, and street furniture installation
- Coordinate soft landscaping works including planting, turfing, irrigation, and establishment phases
- Liaise with subcontractors, design teams, and client representatives to ensure smooth delivery
- Drive programme adherence across multiple external work fronts
- Ensure strict compliance with HSEQ standards at all times
- Conduct site inspections, snagging, and quality assurance checks
- Coordinate logistics, access, and sequencing of external works in a live construction environment
- Report progress to the Senior Project Team and attend site/management meetings
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager on large-scale residential or mixed-use developments
- Strong background in externals delivery (façade and landscaping essential)
- Experience managing multiple subcontractors and complex work fronts
- Excellent understanding of sequencing, interface management, and programme control
- Valid SMSTS, CSCS (Black or Gold), and First Aid
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Ability to drive quality and performance on a fast-paced site
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