Externals Envelope Manager | Main Contractor | Residential
Oxfordshire
£58k - 68k + Package
Start May 2026
The Company The building contractor takes of projects of varied nature, covering every Market Sector. The building contractor has always been known to have an excellent reputation, focusing on the delivery of Large construction projects.
The Candidate The Candidate we are looking for is someone who can prove longevity experience working as an Externals Envelope Manager across varied sectors. The candidate would have ultimate responsibility for managing the Externals Envelope Package reporting back in to the Project Manager. The candidate must be used to managing large scale labour levels of 400+ & 30/40 subcontractors on site at peak. The manager will be managing 6-8 facade subcontractors across 3-4 blocks, at various stages of construction simultaneously.
Key Skills
• Able to plan works, complete look aheads and ensure materials/labour are in hand.
• Input in Façade sub-contract packages and scopes of works to ensure all items have been included.
• Be able to liaise with the logistics team and contractors’ supervisors to ensure works are being completed efficiently • Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy • Ability to work to tight deadlines and achieve targets
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Word, Outlook, Excel, Procore
• Input in the daily briefings to ensure works are planned and co-ordinated between all parties.
• Confident in leading & chairing meetings including writing effective meeting minutes for envelope works.
• Understanding of temp works notwithstanding scaffold, hoists, temp propping etc.
• Ability to co-ordinate multiple trades in logistically challenging environments.
• In-depth knowledge of all current façade types including sequencing and best practice
• Experience in dealing with EWS-1, Warranty provider & Golden thread.
• Confidence in dealing with client team.
• Commercial awareness.
• Ability to interrogate Contractor & subcontractor programmes.
• Good understanding of site safety requirements.
Typical Duties
• Chair external works meeting including enforcing Construction programme to ensure all Subcontractors are meetings targets.
• Issue good quality meeting minutes with clear actions & responsibilities.
• Carry out façade QA on Procore for each trade including photographic evidence as necessary
• Review inspection templates previously set out and comment as necessary with Q&E Manager.
• Complete site diary including detail of works/labour being carried out daily.
• Sit with other site members to deal with day-day site issues/settle disputes
• Liaise with commercial & design team to ensure all necessary design information is available to allow subcontractors to complete their works.
• Liaise with site H&S officer to ensure site rules are being adhered to on site and site teams are maintaining a good level of safety & housekeeping on site
• Ensuring subcontractor QA is being received in a timely manner & authority to stand down works if required.
• Site inspection walkaround for Building Control, Warranty provider and Clerk of Works.
• Review and approve daywork sheet for Subcontractors.
• Liaise with logistics including site setup/changes.
• Attend dabs meeting as required.
• Keep abreast of change control in relation to façade/envelope.
The Requirements
Proven Longevity with Previous Employers
CSCS / SMSTS / First Aid
Strong Communication Skills
Proficient IT skills
Minimum of 5 years relevant experience. On offer for the above position is an exciting opportunity for a Externals Envelope Manager to join a privately owned main contractor, where the owners are personable, supportive and allow the managers to manage and be themselves. If this Externals Envelope Manager position in Oxfordshire is of interest, or you just wish to have a confidential about your current situation, then please feel free to email (url removed) or call on (phone number removed) .
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