Facade Quality Manager

United Infrastructure; Swanley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic infrastructure company in the UK is seeking a Facade Quality Manager to ensure compliance with the latest UK Building Safety Act 2022. The role involves leading inspections and developing quality management procedures for façade systems. Candidates should have experience in façade engineering and knowledge of UK regulations. Join us to deliver innovative solutions to complex infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in façade engineering, quality management, or building envelope consultancy.
• Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations, including the Building Safety Act 2022 and HRB procedures.
• Familiarity with Aconex or similar CDE platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead façade inspections and quality control during construction.
• Act as façade compliance advisor during the Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) phase.
• Develop and continuously improve façade quality management procedures.

Skills

Façade engineering

Quality management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid certifications

Tools

Aconex

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Projects

Job description

Overview

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Company Description

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.

Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Our company is split into two business areas:

Utility Infrastructure -

Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK's largest network owners and operators.

Social Infrastructure -

Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Facade Quality Manager to lead the assurance of façade compliance and quality across all project phases, in line with the latest UK Building Safety Act 2022 and associated regulations effective from October 2023. This role is pivotal in ensuring that façade systems meet stringent safety, performance, and regulatory standards from early design through to handover.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Compliance & Quality Assurance (Build Phase)
  • Lead façade inspections and quality control during construction, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and project specifications.
  • Implement and monitor façade-specific QA/QC protocols
  • Maintain a robust audit trail of façade-related decisions and documentation using Aconex.
• 2. Consultancy During PCSA Stage
  • Act as façade compliance advisor during the Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) phase.
  • Collaborate with design teams, principal designers, and contractors to ensure façade systems are buildable, safe, and regulation-compliant.
  • Support Gateway 1 and Gateway 2 submissions for higher-risk buildings (HRBs), ensuring fire safety and design integrity.
• 3. Process & Procedure Development
  • Develop and continuously improve façade quality management procedures aligned with the Building Safety Regulator's requirements.
  • Establish project-specific façade QA/QC plans and integrate them into broader construction quality frameworks.
• 4. Aconex System Integration
  • Lead the integration of façade quality workflows into the existing Aconex platform, ensuring seamless document control, version tracking, and collaboration.
  • Train project teams on façade-related modules within Aconex to enhance data accuracy and compliance visibility.
• 5. Site Manager Upskilling
  • Design and deliver training programmes for Site Managers focused on façade compliance, inspection techniques, and regulatory awareness.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence in façade installation and supervision.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in façade engineering, quality management, or building envelope consultancy.
• Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations, including the Building Safety Act 2022 and HRB procedures.
• Familiarity with Aconex or similar CDE platforms.
• SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid certifications preferred.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable Attributes

• Certified Construction Quality Manager (CCQM) or equivalent.
• Experience in BIM coordination and digital construction tools.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive compliance culture.

Additional Information

Additional Information:

• Must be highly computer literate including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Projects and confident in managing and working with large data set
• Opportunity to spend time in and working closely with other departments will be provided to ensure the successful applicant gains a wide depth and breadth of experience and understanding of the company and industry

Join us at United Infrastructure today and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.

Please note that United Living has rebranded to United Infrastructure. Our LinkedIn landing page will still display as "United Living," but when you click "Apply," it will redirect to "United Infrastructure."