Facade Manager
Kenna Recruitment Ltd
Job Title: Façade Manager
Location: London
Company: Tier 1 Main Contractor
Job Overview:
A leading Tier 1 main contractor is seeking an experienced Façade Manager to join their team delivering a major construction project in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a façade professional with strong experience managing complex façade packages on large-scale residential, commercial, or mixed-use developments.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all façade works from design coordination through to completion, ensuring quality, programme, and safety standards are maintained.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the full façade package from pre-construction through to final handover.
- Coordinate façade subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams to ensure successful delivery.
- Monitor progress against programme, identifying risks and implementing recovery strategies where required.
- Review drawings, specifications, design information, and technical submissions.
- Ensure façade installations meet project requirements, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
- Carry out regular inspections, snagging, and quality checks, managing NCRs where required.
- Coordinate with design teams, consultants, and client representatives to resolve technical issues.
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety requirements, RAMS, and site procedures.
- Attend progress meetings and provide updates on programme, quality, and performance.
- Maintain accurate project records and documentation.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Façade Manager working for a main contractor or specialist façade contractor.
- Strong background delivering façade packages on large-scale projects.
- Experience with systems such as unitised curtain walling, brick slip, cladding, windows, SFS, rainscreen, and associated façade elements.
- Strong understanding of façade sequencing, installation methods, and quality requirements.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills.
- Ability to manage subcontractors and drive project delivery.
- Relevant construction qualifications (SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid preferred).
What’s on Offer:
- Opportunity to work with a respected Tier 1 main contractor.
- Major London-based project with long-term career progression opportunities.
- Competitive salary/package depending on experience.
Ideal Candidate:
A hands-on and technically strong Façade Manager who can take ownership of a complex façade package and deliver high-quality results within a fast-paced construction environment.
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