Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Position Type: Temporary (with strong Temp-to-Perm potential)
Sector: Build / Facades & Cladding
Salary/Rate: Competitive (Dependent on experience)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and driven Site Manager to oversee a major high-rise accommodation re-cladding project in Newcastle. This is an initial temporary contract with an excellent opportunity to transition into a permanent role for the right candidate, offering long-term career stability with a leading industry name.
As the Site Manager, you will be the driving force on-site, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. You will manage sub-contractors, oversee daily operations, and maintain strict health and safety compliance throughout the facade remediation works.
Key Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day operations on-site to ensure the project progresses in line with the program.
Oversee complex re-cladding and facade installation packages, ensuring compliance with strict fire safety and building regulations.
Directly manage sub-contractors, conducting daily briefings, progress reviews, and quality inspections.
Enforce rigorous health and safety standards on-site, managing risk assessments and RAMS.
Maintain accurate site records, diaries, and progress reports.
Act as the primary point of contact for the client's project team, ensuring smooth communication and minimal disruption to the accommodation building.
What We Are Looking For
Proven Experience: A strong background in Site Management, specifically overseeing external envelope, facade, or extensive re-cladding projects. Also commercial build such as accommodation, new build schools, leisure centres etc.
Tier 1 Background: Prior experience working with a Tier 1 main contractor is highly desirable.
Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of modern cladding systems, external wall insulation (EWI), and current building regulations.
Leadership: Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a track record of successfully managing sub-contractors.
Qualifications & Certificates:
SMSTS
CSCS Black Card
First Aid at Work
Scaffold Inspection (highly desirable)
How to Apply
If you are interested in this role, please send your CV to Rhianna in the Newcastle Office.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
Salary description
£300.00 - £350.00 per day