Facade Quality Manager – Cardiff Arena Project

Fawkes and Reece; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group in Cardiff is recruiting an experienced Facade Quality Manager to lead QA across the external envelope for a £300m flagship arena development. You will oversee curtain walling, glazing and cladding installations, manage inspections and ITPs, and ensure compliance with drawings and standards.

The role demands strong QA expertise, meticulous attention to detail and effective stakeholder engagement across design teams, subcontractors and management.

Qualifications

• Experience as Facade Quality Manager or Senior Quality professional in a Tier 1 main contractor environment.
• Strong knowledge of building envelopes and external façade systems.
• Experience with curtain walling, architectural glazing, aluminium façade systems and metal cladding.
• Thorough understanding of QA procedures, ITPs, inspections, NCRs and quality documentation.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and façade details.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with subcontractors, consultants and senior project stakeholders.
• Proactive approach to quality with the ability to identify potential issues before they become problems.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for quality management across all façade and external envelope packages.
• Oversee the installation and quality assurance of curtain walling, architectural glazing, aluminium systems and metal cladding.
• Manage inspections, quality control procedures, ITPs, check sheets and inspection records.
• Ensure all façade works comply with design specifications, approved drawings, relevant standards and project requirements.
• Work closely with specialist subcontractors to drive quality standards and resolve technical issues.
• Identify, manage and close out defects, non-conformances and remedial works.
• Ensure interfaces between different façade systems and adjoining building elements are properly managed.
• Maintain accurate quality documentation and ensure a robust handover process.
• Promote a proactive quality culture across the project team and supply chain.

Skills

Quality management

Facade systems knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Issue resolution

Job description

Fawkes & Reece Group in Cardiff is recruiting an experienced Facade Quality Manager to lead QA across the external envelope for a £300m flagship arena development. You will oversee curtain walling, glazing and cladding installations, manage inspections and ITPs, and ensure compliance with drawings and standards.

The role demands strong QA expertise, meticulous attention to detail and effective stakeholder engagement across design teams, subcontractors and management.