Freelance Site Manager
Location: Central London
Contract Type: Freelance
Duration: Around 3 months
Rate: Dependant on experience
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Freelance Facades Site Manager to oversee a brick slip façade installation on a major project in Central London. The role will have a strong focus on the management and coordination of access cradles, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant façade installation works.
You will be responsible for day-to-day site management, coordinating specialist subcontractors, and maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, quality, and programme delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Overall management of façade works, specifically brick slip systems
Supervision and coordination of access cradle operations and sequencing
Ensuring all works comply with H&S legislation, RAMS, and site procedures
Liaising with principal contractor, façade subcontractors, and access providers
Monitoring programme, productivity, and quality of installation
Conducting site inspections, toolbox talks, and safety briefings
Managing snagging, quality assurance, and handover documentation
Reporting progress, issues, and risks to the project team
Key Requirements
Proven experience as a Façades Site Manager or similar role
Strong background in brick slip façade systems
Demonstrable experience managing access cradles / mast climbers / suspended access systems
SMSTS (essential)
CSCS Black or Gold Card (essential)
First Aid at Work (preferred)
Strong understanding of façade sequencing and interfaces
Excellent communication and coordination skills
Experience working on Central London projects