Site Manager – External Refurbishment & Redecoration | Central London | Up to £55,000
About Our Client
We are recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded, family-owned principal contractor with over 50 years of trading history, operating across London and the South East. They specialise in high-end internal and external restoration, refurbishment and redecoration for some of London's most prestigious landlords, property management companies and Great Estates. Their project portfolio spans residential refurbishment, common parts refurbishment, external repair and restoration, and commercial fit-out.
The Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Manager to join a specialist refurbishment contractor on a Central London project. You will take full ownership of day-to-day site operations, managing subcontractors, trades and client relationships across a varied scope of external and common parts refurbishment works.
This is a client-facing role on occupied, prestigious properties where quality of finish, minimal disruption to residents, and adherence to programme are essential.
Key Responsibilities
* Day-to-day management of site operations across external refurbishment and redecoration projects
* Overseeing and coordinating directly employed trades and specialist subcontractors
* Managing scaffold erection, inspection and adaptation in line with programme
* Ensuring all works are delivered to the required specification and quality standard
* Maintaining full health & safety compliance including site inspections, toolbox talks and documentation
* Direct liaison with client representatives, residents and managing agents
* Monitoring programme progress and reporting to Contracts Manager
* Managing material deliveries, plant and logistics on live urban sites
* Carrying out quality inspections and managing snagging through to handover
* Maintaining site diaries, RAMS records and all relevant site documentation
Required Experience
* Proven track record as a Site Manager delivering external redecoration and refurbishment projects
* Experience of traditional external repairs including masonry, render, repointing and associated decorative finishes
* Familiarity with common parts refurbishment in occupied residential blocks
* Experience on heritage, listed or high-specification properties is highly advantageous
* Ability to manage multiple trades simultaneously in a live, occupied environment
* Strong client-facing and communication skills
* Solid understanding of health & safety legislation and CDM regulations
Qualifications Required
* SMSTS – essential
* CSCS Black Card (Manager level) – preferred
* First Aid at Work – required
Package & Details
* Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum (PAYE)
* Location: Central London
* Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00
* Start Date: July 2026
* Employment: PAYE