Facades Project Manager

City, Manchester
Huntek Ltd

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Project Manager with a strong background in unitised fa ade systems, cladding, curtain walling, glazed fa ades, and windows and doors. The successful candidate will oversee the delivery of major fa ade projects from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The role requires a commercially aware project professional who can effectively manage both the operational and commercial aspects of project delivery, with some responsibilities overlapping with Contracts Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage fa ade projects throughout the full project lifecycle, from handover to final completion.
• Oversee the installation of unitised fa ades, curtain walling, glazed fa ades, cladding, and window and door systems.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and client representatives.
• Monitor programme performance and ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Manage project budgets, variations, valuations, and cost control.
• Ensure contractual obligations are met and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Maintain excellent relationships with clients, consultants, and principal contractors.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, and health & safety compliance.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular progress reports.
• Resolve technical and operational challenges efficiently.
• Ensure projects are completed to the highest quality standards while maintaining profitability.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager within the fa ade industry.
• Strong background delivering projects involving:
  • Unitised fa ade systems
  • Curtain walling
  • Glazed fa ades
  • Cladding
  • Windows and doors
• Strong commercial understanding, including cost management, variations, and contractual administration.
• Experience managing large commercial construction projects.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of health & safety regulations within the construction industry.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Experience working on large-scale commercial fa ade projects.
• Previous exposure to responsibilities typically associated with Contracts Management.
• Relevant construction or project management qualifications.
• SMSTS, CSCS, or equivalent site management certification.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on long-term, high-profile commercial fa ade projects.
• Stable pipeline of work with an established specialist contractor.
• Career progression into senior leadership roles.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.