Site Manager

Linear Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Linear Recruitment is seeking an experienced Temporary Facades Site Manager to oversee re-cladding on a major mixed-use entertainment complex in Birmingham. The role focuses on initial low-rise works, progressing to high-rise sections, with a strong emphasis on safe, quality delivery and schedule adherence.

You'll manage façade installations and coordinate subcontractors, materials, and site logistics, ensuring compliance with drawings and project requirements while maintaining high standards of

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager in facade, cladding or building envelope sectors.
• Demonstrable experience delivering re-cladding, facade installation or external envelope refurbishment.
• Strong technical knowledge of facade systems and installation methods.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and delivering works to programme.
• Solid understanding of health and safety, QA and site management procedures.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid) as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery of facade re-cladding works across low-rise then high-rise sections.
• Coordinate specialist facade subcontractors, site operatives, deliveries and logistics.
• Ensure works follow drawings, specs and project requirements.
• Monitor progress against programme and implement solutions to avoid delays.
• Maintain health, safety, quality and site housekeeping standards.
• Review RAMS, perform site inspections and ensure safety compliance.
• Coordinate access equipment and temporary works as needed.
• Work with Project Manager and clients to ensure smooth coordination.

Skills

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Facade experience

High-rise experience

Site leadership

Job description

Position: FreelanceFacades 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.