Freelance Cladding Manager / Site Manager Location: Manchester ⏳ Contract Length: 6 months (with potential for further work) ️ Start Date: 29th September 2025 Contract: Freelance Rates: Negotiable, based on experience ⏰ Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4:30pm The Opportunity Sourced Recruitment are working with a regional housebuilder who require a Freelance Cladding Manager / Site Manager to oversee cladding works on an atrium refrebishment project in Manchester. The project is an apartment block which is already built and is being referbished. The role will involve managing internal and external cladding installation with a small, experienced subcontractor team already in place. This is a straight forward project to manage, but requires someone confident in running a site single-handedly and ensuring compliance, safety, and quality. Key Responsibilities * Day-to-day management of cladding works on site * Supervision of two experienced subcontractors (cladding specialists) * Carrying out site inductions and ensuring H&S compliance * Monitoring progress and quality of works against programme * Liaising with the Project Manager and attending client meetings (PM leads meetings) * Overseeing welfare facilities, Section 278 external works and general site logistics * Ensuring site records, permits, and paperwork are maintained About You * Previous experience managing cladding or façade packages (essential) * Proven track record of running sites independently * SMSTS (essential) * First Aid (essential) * CSCS Black Managers Card (preferred but not essential) * Health & Safety qualification (advantageous) * Strong leadership and communication skills The Project * Approx. 15 operatives on site at any one time * Internal welfare units in place * External Section 278 works also ongoing * Cladding works are manageable with support from subcontractors and PM Next Steps Interviews will be held the week commencing 8th September with a start date of 29th September 2025. To apply, contact James Unwin at Sourced Recruitment