Façade Project Manager

Fawkes and Reece; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes and Reece, a leading specialist subcontractor, seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead the façade and external works package on a prestigious UK development valued at £300 million. You will own programme delivery, quality, commercial performance and client relations, coordinating with a Tier 1 main contractor and the design team.

You will manage complex construction programmes, drive safety and excellence, and lead a skilled supply chain to ensure milestones are achieved on time and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects with Tier 1 main contractors.
• Strong understanding of façade systems and external works.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills in high-value construction.
• Ability to manage complex programmes in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex façade and external works packages safely, on time and within budget.
• Develop and manage detailed construction programmes, ensuring key milestones are achieved.
• Coordinate design development, procurement, manufacture and installation activities.
• Manage subcontractors and specialist installation teams.
• Build strong relationships with the Tier 1 contractor, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Drive quality standards, compliance and technical excellence throughout the project.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support commercial teams with valuations, variations and cost control.
• Ensure all health, safety and environmental standards are maintained to the highest level.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Programme management

Façade/external works knowledge

Job description

Reference: VAC-FC1_1786008311
Posted: August 6, 2026

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join a leading specialist subcontractor delivering the façade and external works package on one of the UK's most prestigious construction projects.

Working alongside a major Tier 1 main contractor, you will take ownership of a high-value façade and external envelope package on a flagship development valued at approximately £300 million. This is a career-defining opportunity to play a pivotal role on a technically challenging, high-profile scheme that will become a benchmark project within the industry.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will lead the successful delivery of the façade and external works package. You will manage programme, quality, commercial performance and client relationships while coordinating with the Tier 1 contractor, design teams, consultants and specialist supply chain partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex façade and external works packages safely, on time and within budget.
• Develop and manage detailed construction programmes, ensuring key milestones are achieved.
• Coordinate design development, procurement, manufacture and installation activities.
• Manage subcontractors and specialist installation teams.
• Build strong relationships with the Tier 1 contractor, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Drive quality standards, compliance and technical excellence throughout the project.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support commercial teams with valuations, variations and cost control.
• Ensure all health, safety and environmental standards are maintained to the highest level.

About You

• Experience managing projects alongside Tier 1 main contractors.
• Excellent technical understanding of façade systems and external works.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage complex programmes within fast-paced, high-value construction environments.

What\'s on Offer

• Opportunity to deliver a landmark £300m flagship development.
• Join an established and respected specialist contractor with a strong project pipeline.
• Work alongside one of the UK's leading Tier 1 contractors.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression on future major projects.
• Collaborative, high-performing team environment focused on quality and innovation.