Facades Manager

Job Title: Facades Manager
Location: Brighton Site, Southeastern based
Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 per annum

About Us:

We are hiring for an established building and construction company within the facades and building envelope sector, focusing on high-quality rain-screen cladding, curtain walling, and window installations. With a commitment to delivering innovative solutions, we pride ourselves on building strong client relationships and creating sustainable, cutting-edge architectural designs. We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our growing team.

We are seeking an experienced Facades Manager with a strong background in managing facade and external wall insulation (EWI) projects, including rain-screen, curtain walling, and window installations. This role will involve overseeing the successful delivery of projects from start to finish, managing both site-based and office-based activities. You will work closely with project teams, clients, and subcontractors, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities of a Facades Manager:

• Project Planning & Delivery:
  Lead and manage facade and EWI projects, including planning, scheduling, and coordinating resources to ensure timely delivery of projects.

• Contract Management:
  Manage contracts and ensure compliance with all terms and conditions. Prior experience with contracts outside of JCT is essential (e.g., NEC, FIDIC).

• Site Supervision:
  Conduct frequent site visits across the Home Counties to monitor progress, ensure adherence to quality standards, and provide technical guidance as required.

• Stakeholder Management:
  Work closely with clients, architects, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure clear communication and resolve any issues that may arise.

• Budget & Cost Control:
  Manage project budgets, track costs, and ensure projects are delivered within financial parameters.

• Risk Management:
  Identify potential risks, manage mitigation plans, and ensure health & safety standards are consistently met across all sites.

• Reporting:
  Provide regular project updates to senior management, stakeholders, and clients, including progress reports, project time-lines, and financial performance.

• Team Leadership:
  Lead and mentor project teams, ensuring that they are motivated, well-coordinated, and working efficiently.

Job Requirements:

• Contracts Knowledge:
  Proven experience managing contracts other than JCT (NEC, FIDIC, etc.). Familiarity with a variety of contract types and their applications.

• Leadership Skills:
  Strong team management and leadership abilities, with the ability to motivate and guide project teams to success.

• Technical Expertise:
  In-depth knowledge of facade systems, external wall insulation, and building regulations.

• Communication Skills:
  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams.

• Site Experience:
  Comfortable with frequent site visits and managing projects in multiple locations across the Home Counties.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £50,000 - £70,000 per annum.

• Car allowance.

• The opportunity to work with an industry-leading team on prestigious projects.