Position: Freelance Facades Site Manager
Location: Birmingham
Project: Mixed-Use Entertainment Complex
Day rate: Competitive, dependent on experience
Duration: 12 months
Start: End of October 2026
The Role
Linear Recruitment are seeking an experienced Temporary Facades Site Manager to oversee re-cladding works on a major mixed-use entertainment complex in Birmingham.
The project will be delivered in phases, with the initial works focusing on low-rise sections of the development before progressing to the high-rise elements. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the safe and efficient delivery of the re-cladding programme, ensuring works are completed to the required quality standards and in line with the project schedule.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Manager with a strong background in facade installation, re-cladding and refurbishment projects, looking to join a significant project with a phased programme of works.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day delivery of facade re-cladding works, initially across low-rise buildings before progressing to the high-rise section.
- Coordinate specialist facade subcontractors, site operatives, material deliveries and site logistics.
- Ensure all installation and associated works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and project requirements.
- Monitor progress against the programme, identifying potential delays and implementing solutions to maintain progress.
- Maintain high standards of health and safety, quality control and site housekeeping throughout all phases of the project.
- Review and implement RAMS, carry out site inspections and ensure compliance with project health and safety procedures.
- Coordinate access equipment, scaffolding, MEWPs and other temporary works as required.
- Work closely with the Project Manager, client representatives, consultants and other trades to ensure smooth coordination of activities.
- Oversee quality inspections, manage defects and ensure all works meet the required standards before sign-off.
- Maintain accurate site records, progress reports and quality documentation.
- Plan and coordinate the transition from the initial low-rise phase to the subsequent high-rise works, ensuring appropriate resources, access arrangements and working methods are in place.
- Manage site activities within a complex mixed-use entertainment environment, minimising disruption and ensuring safe working practices are maintained.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Site Manager within the facade, cladding or building envelope sector.
- Demonstrable experience delivering re-cladding, facade installation or external envelope refurbishment projects.
- Strong technical knowledge of facade systems, cladding installation methods, interfaces and associated remedial requirements.
- Experience coordinating subcontractors, managing site teams and delivering works to programme.
- A thorough understanding of construction health and safety, quality assurance and site management procedures.
- Relevant qualifications, including SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid, as required for the role.
- Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- A hands-on approach with the ability to take ownership of site operations and drive performance.
- Previous experience working on high-rise facade projects would be advantageous.