Facade Manager

Fawkes and Reece; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes and Reece are assisting a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor in recruiting a Façade Manager for a major UK project in Birmingham. The long-term freelance role will oversee five façade packages and drive programme, quality, safety and commercial targets with the project team.

The ideal candidate has extensive façade delivery experience, strong coordination skills and a track record with curtain walling, glazing and cladding packages on large developments.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering façade packages on major construction projects.
• Knowledge of curtain walling, cladding and glazing installations.
• Strong ability to coordinate design, programme and site delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage five façade packages valued up to £7m.
• Coordinate façade subcontractors to meet programme requirements.
• Monitor installation quality and ensure compliance with specs.
• Manage interface coordination between façade, structure and fit-out teams.
• Review drawings and installation methodologies.
• Conduct inspections and quality assurance checks.
• Ensure health and safety standards across façade activities.
• Report progress and risks to the senior project team.

Skills

Façade management

Curtain walling

Cladding

Glazing systems

Quality control

SMSTS

Stakeholder management

Site coordination

First Aid

Job description

Reference: FM-BM_1787586478
Posted: August 24, 2026

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Façade Manager to join a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor on a major construction project. This Façade Manager role offers a long-term freelance contract of 12 months+, overseeing multiple high-value façade packages while working as part of an established project delivery team on a flagship development.

About the Role of Façade Manager

As Façade Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of five façade packages with a combined value of up to £7 million. Working closely with the Project Director, Senior Construction Manager, design teams, and specialist subcontractors, you will drive programme, quality, safety, and commercial objectives throughout the façade installation process.

This is an excellent opportunity for a façade specialist looking to join a well-respected Tier 1 contractor with a strong pipeline of major projects and long-term freelance opportunities.

• Managing the delivery of five façade packages valued up to £7m
• * Coordinating façade subcontractors and ensuring works are delivered in line with programme requirements
• * Monitoring installation quality and ensuring compliance with project specifications
• * Managing interface coordination between façade, structure, and internal fit-out teams
• * Reviewing technical drawings, design information, and installation methodologies
• * Conducting inspections and quality assurance checks throughout the installation process
• * Ensuring health & safety standards are maintained across all façade-related activities
• * Reporting progress, risks, and programme updates to the senior project team

• Proven experience working as a Façade Manager on major construction projects
• * Previous experience working for a Tier 1 Main Contractor is essential
• * Strong understanding of curtain walling, cladding, glazing, and façade installation packages
• * Experience managing multiple façade subcontractors simultaneously
• * Ability to coordinate design, programme, and site delivery requirements
• * SMSTS, CSCS Black Card, and First Aid qualification preferred
• * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Our client is a well-established Tier 1 contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering large-scale projects across the UK. They have a secure pipeline of work and are known for investing in both projects and their people, making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced façade professional seeking long-term contract work.

• Long-term freelance contract (12 months+)
• * PAYE engagement
• * Competitive day rate
• * Opportunity to manage façade packages valued up to £7m
• * Work with a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor on a flagship scheme
• * Excellent opportunity for further projects upon successful completion