Facades Project Manager

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Project Manager with a strong background in unitised faade systems, cladding, curtain walling, glazed faades, and windows and doors. The successful candidate will oversee the delivery of major faade projects from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The role requires a commercially aware project professional who can effectively manage both the operational and commercial aspects of project delivery, with some responsibilities overlapping with Contracts Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage faade projects throughout the full project lifecycle, from handover to final completion. 
• Oversee the installation of unitised faades, curtain walling, glazed faades, cladding, and window and door systems. 
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and client representatives. 
• Monitor programme performance and ensure project milestones are achieved. 
• Manage project budgets, variations, valuations, and cost control. 
• Ensure contractual obligations are met and identify commercial risks and opportunities. 
• Maintain excellent relationships with clients, consultants, and principal contractors. 
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, and health & safety compliance. 
• Lead project meetings and provide regular progress reports. 
• Resolve technical and operational challenges efficiently. 
• Ensure projects are completed to the highest quality standards while maintaining profitability. 

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager within the faade industry. 
• Strong background delivering projects involving: 
  • Unitised faade systems 
  • Curtain walling 
  • Glazed faades 
  • Cladding 
  • Windows and doors 
• Strong commercial understanding, including cost management, variations, and contractual administration. 
• Experience managing large commercial construction projects. 
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and coordinate multidisciplinary teams. 
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills. 
• Strong understanding of health & safety regulations within the construction industry. 
• Full UK driving licence. 

Desirable

• Experience working on large-scale commercial faade projects. 
• Previous exposure to responsibilities typically associated with Contracts Management. 
• Relevant construction or project management qualifications. 
• SMSTS, CSCS, or equivalent site management certification. 

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on long-term, high-profile commercial faade projects. 
• Stable pipeline of work with an established specialist contractor. 
• Career progression into senior leadership roles. 
• Collaborative and supportive working environment. 
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.