Job Title: Freelance Site Manager – Residential Façade Remediation (Live Occupied Block)
Location: Westminster
Contract Type: Freelance
Duration: 1 year
Start Date: March
The Project
We are seeking a strong customer-facing Freelance Site Manager to oversee façade remediation works to a live, occupied residential block.
The scope includes:
Removal of existing render system
Replacement and upgrade of insulation to meet current fire safety regulations
Reinstatement of compliant external wall system
This is a live environment, so the successful candidate must be confident managing works while maintaining excellent communication with private residents.
The Role
You will take full responsibility for the safe and efficient delivery of works on site, acting as the key point of contact for residents, the client, and subcontractors.
Key duties include:
Managing day-to-day site operations and programme
Coordinating scaffold, render removal, insulation replacement, and reinstatement works
Ensuring compliance with current fire regulations and specification
Maintaining high standards of health & safety in an occupied building
Proactively communicating with residents regarding access, noise, disruption, and progress
Handling resident queries and concerns in a professional and calm manner
Chairing site meetings and producing progress reports
Overseeing quality control and sign-off
Essential Requirements
Proven experience managing façade, cladding, EWI, or fire remediation projects
Experience working in live residential environments
Strong customer service and communication skills
SMSTS
First Aid at Work
CSCS (Black or Gold)
Strong knowledge of fire compliance and building regulations
Ability to manage subcontractors and deliver to programme
Highly Desirable
Valid DBS check
Experience dealing directly with private leaseholders and residents
Knowledge of EWS1 / fire remediation documentation processes
Personal Attributes
Professional and approachable
Calm under pressure
Highly organised
Solutions-focused