Facade Manager

BENNETT CONSTRUCTION; Epsom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

BENNETT CONSTRUCTION is seeking a candidate to oversee the external envelope for a large residential project in Epsom. Responsibilities include managing multiple façade subcontractors, ensuring efficient workflow, and maintaining safety standards throughout the construction process.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in managing high-volume residential schemes, strong communication skills, and a deep understanding of various façade types. The role demands leadership, organization, and the ability to coordinate logistics effectively.

Qualifications

• Previous experience on large scale residential schemes with high labour and subcontractor levels.
• In-depth knowledge of current façade types including sequencing.
• Experience dealing with EWS-1, Warranty provider, and Golden thread.

Responsibilities

• Manage façade subcontractors across multiple blocks at different stages.
• Liaise with logistics and contractors' supervisors.
• Chair external works meetings and issue meeting minutes.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure adherence to safety rules.

Skills

Strong personality to challenge supply chain and staff

Excellent written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Ability to work to tight deadlines

Knowledge of façade types and best practices

Understanding of site safety requirements

Tools

Procore

Job description

The role will involve overseeing day‑day running of external envelope including reporting back to the Site Manager & PM.

The successful candidate will be required to have previous experience working on large scale residential schemes with labour levels of more than 400 and 30‑40 subcontractors at peak. Strong personality to challenge supply chain and staff members to ensure the successful running of the programme. This role will involve directly managing 6‑8 façade subcontractors across 3‑4 blocks at various stages of construction simultaneously.

Project Description

The project consists of a 100 unit residential scheme on the outskirts of Epsom town. The scheme includes 8 residence blocks of traditional construction ranging from 4‑30 units. It is part of an overall development which includes a Grade II listed historic mansion being restored into luxurious apartments with a central wellness facility. The scheme is suitable for a candidate with a strong background in house building due to the traditional construction nature.

Principle Duties and Accountabilities

• Able to plan works, complete look‑ahead and ensure materials / labour are in hand
• Input in façade sub‑contract packages and scopes of works to ensure all items are included
• Be able to liaise with the logistics team and contractors' supervisors to ensure work is being completed efficiently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and achieve targets
• Input in the daily briefings to ensure works are planned and coordinated between all parties
• Confident in leading and chairing meetings including writing effective meeting minutes for envelope works
• Understanding of temporary works such as scaffold, hoists, temporary propping, etc.
• Ability to coordinate multiple trades in logistically challenging environments
• In‑depth knowledge of all current façade types including sequencing and best practice
• Experience in dealing with EWS‑1, Warranty provider & Golden thread
• Confidence in dealing with the client team
• Ability to interrogate contractor & subcontractor programmes
• Good understanding of site safety requirements

Operational Actions

• Chair external works meeting including enforcing construction programme to ensure all subcontractors meet targets
• Issue good quality meeting minutes with clear actions and responsibilities
• Carry out façade QA on Procore for each trade, including photographic evidence as necessary
• Review inspection templates previously set out and comment as necessary with Q&E Manager
• Complete site diary including detail of works / labour being carried out daily
• Sit with other site members to deal with day‑day site issues / settle disputes
• Liaise with commercial & design team to ensure all necessary design information is available for subcontractors to complete their works
• Liaise with site H&S officer to ensure site rules are adhered to and site teams maintain a good level of safety & housekeeping
• Ensure subcontractor QS is received in a timely manner and have authority to stand down works if required
• Site inspection walk‑around for Building Control, Warranty provider and Clerk of Works
• Review and approve day‑work sheet for Subcontractors
• Liaise with logistics including site set‑up / changes
• Attend DABs meeting as required
• Keep abreast of change control in relation to façade / envelope

We are an equal opportunities employer.