Facades Manager
Location: Newcastle, UK
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: Immediate
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of facade construction, from design coordination to installation and completion.
- Liaise with architects, consultants, and contractors to ensure facade designs meet project specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee subcontractors, ensuring work aligns with quality, safety, and program milestones.
- Monitor facade program schedules, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety standards, including safe working practices at height.
- Conduct regular quality inspections, resolving any defects or issues promptly.
- Provide technical advice and support during project delivery, troubleshooting complex issues.
- Collaborate with the site team to integrate facade installation with overall construction activities.
Qualifications and Experience
- Proven experience in managing facades on large-scale construction projects, ideally in student accommodation, residential, or high-rise developments.
- Strong knowledge of facade systems, including curtain walling, cladding, glazing, and insulation.
- Excellent understanding of UK building regulations and facade safety standards.
- Degree or equivalent in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field (desirable).
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate teams and resolve conflicts effectively.
- Proficiency in construction software and tools, including project management platforms and CAD.