Project Manager

Chase Taylor Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Chase Taylor Recruitment Ltd is recruiting an experienced Project Manager to lead glazed façade projects across the UK, from £50k to £1m, based in Birmingham. You will drive project delivery standards, shape growth, and develop your career as the company expands.

The role requires extensive experience in façade, curtain walling, glazing, and aluminium systems, with a strong focus on quality, safety, programme management, and commercial control. Nationwide travel is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing glazed façade, curtain walling, window and aluminium systems projects.
• Experience delivering projects ranging from £50k to £1m.
• Strong understanding of façade installation methodologies and site management.
• Experience reviewing technical drawings, design details, and installation specifications.
• Demonstrable experience managing site teams and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple façade and glazing projects from pre-construction through to completion.
• Review and coordinate design information, technical details, and installation drawings.
• Carry out detailed design and technical reviews to ensure buildability and compliance.
• Appoint and manage installation teams and specialist subcontractors.
• Take full responsibility for site Health & Safety compliance and management.
• Monitor installation quality and carry out site inspections to ensure works meet company and client standards.
• Undertake QA inspections and field-view assessments throughout the installation process.
• Manage project programmes, resources, and labour requirements.
• Control project costs including: Access equipment, Site preliminaries, Deliveries and logistics, Labour and subcontractor costs, Materials and procurement.
• Attend site meetings and liaise with clients, contractors, architects, and consultants.
• Produce progress reports and maintain project documentation.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Job description

Reference:MM6632

Sector:Installation

Salary:£55,000 to £60,000 Per Annum

Town/City:Birmingham

Contract Type:Permanent

We are seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to join a growing business, delivering specialist glazed façade projects ranging from £50,000 to £1 million across the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to make a significant impact within a growing company. As a Project Manager, you will play a key role in shaping project delivery standards, influencing business growth, and developing your career as the company expands.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience within the façade, curtain walling, glazing, and aluminium systems sector, with a strong focus on quality, safety, programme management, and commercial control.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple façade and glazing projects from pre-construction through to completion.
• Review and coordinate design information, technical details, and installation drawings.
• Carry out detailed design and technical reviews to ensure buildability and compliance.
• Appoint and manage installation teams and specialist subcontractors.
• Take full responsibility for site Health & Safety compliance and management.
• Monitor installation quality and carry out site inspections to ensure works meet company and client standards.
• Undertake QA inspections and field-view assessments throughout the installation process.
• Manage project programmes, resources, and labour requirements.
• Control project costs including: Access equipment
• Site preliminaries
• Deliveries and logistics
• Labour and subcontractor costs
• Materials and procurement
• Attend site meetings and liaise with clients, contractors, architects, and consultants.
• Produce progress reports and maintain project documentation.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Essential Requirements

Experience

• Proven experience managing glazed façade, curtain walling, window and aluminium systems projects.
• Experience delivering projects ranging from £50k to £1m.
• Strong understanding of façade installation methodologies and site management.
• Experience reviewing technical drawings, design details, and installation specifications.
• Demonstrable experience managing site teams and subcontractors.
• Technical Knowledge

Experience with aluminium façade systems including:

• ALUK
• Kawneer
• Technal

Qualifications

• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
• First Aid at Work
• PASMA
• IPAF

Personal Attributes

• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong quality-focused mindset.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.
• Professional, client-focused attitude.

Travel

Nationwide travel required with regular overnight stays

What we offer

The chance to play a key role in a growing business and help shape its future success.

Opportunity to progress as the company expands.