SYREX is looking for an experienced Construction Site Cleaning Manager to manage cleaning operations across live construction sites in London.
This role is responsible for planning, managing and monitoring cleaning works, supervising cleaning teams, maintaining housekeeping standards, managing RAMS and COSHH compliance, coordinating with site management, and making sure all cleaning activities are carried out safely and professionally.
You must have strong construction site experience, a valid SMSTS certificate and a Black CSCS Manager card.
Main duties
- Manage construction site cleaning operations
- Plan and coordinate daily and weekly cleaning activities
- Manage cleaning supervisors and operatives
- Review and brief RAMS, COSHH assessments and task-specific controls
- Carry out site inspections and cleaning audits
- Maintain cleaning standards across welfare areas, offices, access routes and agreed site areas
- Coordinate with site management, logistics teams and other contractors
- Make sure cleaning operatives are properly inducted, briefed and supervised
- Check training records, PPE records, equipment checks and briefing registers
- Monitor wet floor controls, waste control, housekeeping and access route safety
- Investigate and report hazards, incidents, near misses and non-conformances
- Make sure cleaning chemicals are used, stored and controlled correctly
- Maintain records for inspections, toolbox talks, RAMS briefings and corrective actions
- Support client audits and site compliance checks
- Stop works where unsafe conditions are identified
Required experience and qualifications
- Previous experience managing cleaning teams on construction sites
- Valid SMSTS certificate
- Valid Black CSCS Manager card
- Strong understanding of RAMS, COSHH and site safety controls
- Experience managing supervisors and site operatives
- Good understanding of construction site access, welfare, housekeeping and logistics
- Able to complete inspections, briefings and compliance records
- Confident dealing with principal contractors and site management teams
- Strong communication and organisation skills
- Reliable, professional and safety-focused
Desirable
- Emergency First Aid at Work
- Asbestos awareness
- Environmental awareness
- Spill response training
- Experience working on large residential construction projects
- Experience with Berkeley, tier-one contractors or major housebuilders
You must be able to
- Attend site and client meetings when required
- Manage cleaning teams safely and effectively
- Review and brief RAMS
- Understand and manage COSHH requirements
- Maintain accurate site records
- Coordinate with other contractors and trades
- Enforce PPE and site rules
- Identify and close out housekeeping issues
- Support audits and compliance reviews
- Work professionally in a live construction environment
What we offer
- London-based construction site work
- Regular work with a growing business
- Clear procedures and management support
- Opportunity to help build and improve site cleaning standards
Schedule
- Monday to Friday
- Day shifts
- Weekend work may be available when required
Licence/Certification required
- SMSTS
- Black CSCS Manager card
Licence/Certification preferred
- Emergency First Aid at Work
- COSHH training
- Manual handling training
- Asbestos awareness
Work location
In person - London construction sites
How to apply
Apply with your CV and confirm that you hold a valid SMSTS certificate and Black CSCS Manager card.
Pay: £45,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
