Cladding / Façade Project Manager in Derby, Derbyshire

Cladding / Façade Project Manager
Location: Nottingham / Derby border (East Midlands), office and site-based
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 DOE + car or car allowance + fuel card
Contract: Permanent, full-time

The Company

Upfront Recruitment is working with a well-established, roofing and cladding contractor based near Nottingham / Derby. They deliver commercial and industrial building envelope projects across the region. Their work covers composite and built-up roof and wall systems, standing seam roofing, SFS through-wall construction, rainscreen cladding and insulated render systems. Materials include aluminium, zinc, HPL, timber and ceramic.

As the business continues to grow, they’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to take ownership of cladding and façade projects from start to finish.

The Role

You’ll manage a portfolio of projects from pre-construction through to handover, making sure each one is delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to a high standard. Key responsibilities include:

• Taking projects over from the estimating team and leading pre-start and handover meetings
• Developing and managing programmes, procurement schedules and resource plans
• Managing Site Managers, installation teams and subcontractors across multiple sites
• Acting as the main point of contact for main contractors, clients, architects and suppliers
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical submissions, and coordinating design information
• Monitoring costs, valuations and variations alongside the commercial team
• Leading on health and safety, quality and compliance, including RAMS review and site audits

About You

• Proven project management experience in the cladding / façade or building envelope sector. This is essential.
• A background in roofing is highly desirable.
• Strong technical knowledge of rainscreen, SFS, composite panel and built-up systems.
• Commercially aware, with experience managing budgets, valuations and variations.
• Confident communicator, able to build strong relationships with main contractors and clients.
• Full UK driving licence.

The Package

• £55,000 - £65,000 basic, depending on experience
• Company car or car allowance, plus fuel card
• Performance-related bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Mobile phone and laptop
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Long-term career progression with a growing contractor

Interested?

To apply, send your CV to Mark at Up Front Recruitment.