Facade Manager

A long-established main contractor is seeking an experienced Façades Manager to join the delivery team on a major refurbishment project in Warrington, involving the replacement of external wall cladding, façade systems and reroofing works at a live education facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional with experience managing external envelope packages to take ownership of a technically challenging scheme from start to finish.

The Role

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of the external envelope package, overseeing all façade, cladding and reroofing works to ensure they are completed safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Working within a live educational environment, you'll be expected to carefully plan and coordinate works to minimise disruption while maintaining excellent communication with the client, consultants and project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage the delivery of all façades, cladding and reroofing works from commencement through to completion.
* Coordinate specialist subcontractors, suppliers and the wider site team.
* Ensure works are delivered in accordance with programme, specification, budget and quality requirements.
* Maintain the highest standards of health, safety, environmental and quality compliance.
* Oversee installation quality, inspections, testing and handover procedures.
* Identify and resolve technical, design and logistical challenges.
* Monitor progress and provide regular updates to the Project Manager.
* Ensure all works comply with current Building Regulations, fire safety requirements and manufacturer specifications.
* Maintain accurate site records and project documentation.
* Build strong relationships with the client, consultants and specialist subcontractors throughout the project.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

* Proven experience managing façade, cladding or external envelope packages on major construction or refurbishment projects.
* Experience overseeing reroofing works as part of refurbishment or remediation schemes.
* Strong technical understanding of rainscreen cladding systems, roofing systems, external wall construction and façade interfaces.
* Knowledge of current Building Regulations, fire compliance requirements and quality assurance processes.
* Experience delivering projects within occupied or live environments, ideally within the education, healthcare or public sectors.
* Excellent organisational, leadership and communication skills.
* A proactive approach with strong problem-solving abilities.
* SMSTS.
* Valid CSCS Card.
* First Aid at Work
* Temporary Works Coordinator qualification (desirable).

What's on Offer

* Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
* The opportunity to work on a high-profile refurbishment project with significant technical complexity.
* Long-term career prospects with a well-established contractor and a strong pipeline of secured work.

If you have a strong track record in delivering façade, cladding or external envelope projects and are looking for your next challenge, we'd like to hear from you.