Facades Manager

Job Title:

Facades Manager

Location:

Brighton Site, Southeast based

Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 per annum

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.

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

• 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.

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

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