Project Manager - Facades

O’Neill & Brennan; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

O’Neill and Brennan are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead specialist façade remediation and fire remediation projects across occupied residential buildings. You will manage projects from pre-construction to completion, ensuring safety, scheduling, budget and quality standards are met.

The role requires strong technical knowledge of façade systems, cladding, render and brickwork, plus excellent communication to coordinate with clients, residents and subcontractors in challenging

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager for a façade subcontractor or specialist façade remediation contractor.
• Experience delivering façade remediation, external wall works or fire remediation projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of façade construction including cladding, render, brickwork, demolition and scaffolding.
• Experience with replacement/installation of cavity barriers, fire barriers and fire-stopping systems.
• Experience delivering construction works within fully occupied residential buildings.
• Proven ability to manage clients, subcontractors, site teams and resident-facing activities.
• Strong understanding of programmes, health & safety, QA and commercial controls.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and technical details.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for day-to-day management and delivery of façade and fire remediation projects.
• Plan, programme and coordinate site activities from mobilisation to handover.
• Monitor progress against programmes and implement corrective measures.
• Manage labour, subcontractors, materials, plant and site resources.
• Attend client and progress meetings and provide updates on programme, costs and risks.
• Coordinate with design teams, consultants and sub contractors to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Project management

Facade remediation

Client management

Coordination

Communication

Education

SMSTS

CSCS

Construction management qualification

Job description

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a specialist façade subcontractor delivering fire remediation and external wall improvement projects across occupied residential buildings.

The successful candidate will have a proven background working for a façade subcontractor, with direct experience managing projects involving fire barrier replacement, façade remediation and external wall systems. They will possess a strong technical understanding of façade construction, including scaffolding, demolition, cladding systems, render, brickwork and associated remedial works.

This is a hands‑on Project Management role requiring someone who can take responsibility for projects from pre‑construction through to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.

A key aspect of the role will be managing works within fully occupied buildings, requiring excellent communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with clients, residents, building management teams, subcontractors and site personnel.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Management

• Take full responsibility for the day‑to‑day management and successful delivery of façade and fire remediation projects.
• Plan, programme and coordinate all site activities from mobilisation through to practical completion and handover.
• Monitor progress against agreed programmes, identifying potential delays and implementing corrective measures.
• Manage labour, subcontractors, materials, plant, equipment and site resources to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Attend client meetings, progress meetings and internal project reviews, providing accurate updates on programme, costs, risks and performance.
• Manage multiple workstreams and ensure all activities are coordinated effectively.

Façade & Technical Expertise

• Demonstrate a strong technical understanding of façade construction and remediation methodologies.
• Manage projects involving the removal and replacement of defective or non‑compliant external wall systems and fire barriers.
• Have a working knowledge of a range of cladding systems, including rainscreen and other proprietary façade systems.
• Understand scaffolding, access arrangements, façade strip‑out, demolition and the sequencing of remedial works.
• Possess knowledge of render systems, traditional and remedial brickwork, masonry and associated external envelope works.
• Coordinate the installation and replacement of cavity barriers, fire barriers and associated fire‑stopping measures in accordance with approved specifications and design requirements.
• Liaise with design teams, consultants, manufacturers and specialist subcontractors to resolve technical issues and ensure works are completed correctly.
• Identify construction and interface risks and ensure remedial solutions are properly coordinated and documented.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with relevant health and safety legislation, site procedures and project‑specific requirements.
• Coordinate with site management and health and safety teams to maintain safe working environments.
• Ensure appropriate controls are in place for scaffolding, work at height, demolition, falling objects, dust, noise and other construction risks.
• Monitor compliance with approved construction details, specifications, inspection and test plans, and quality assurance procedures.
• Ensure works are appropriately inspected, recorded and evidenced, with photographic records and installation documentation maintained.
• Support the management of building safety requirements, fire remediation records and relevant regulatory obligations.

Client & Resident Liaison

• Manage projects within fully occupied residential buildings, maintaining a professional and considerate approach to residents and building users.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, managing agents, resident liaison teams and other stakeholders.
• Ensure residents receive appropriate information regarding planned works, access requirements, disruption and programme changes.
• Coordinate access to properties and communal areas, minimising disruption and responding promptly to concerns.
• Manage complaints and resolve issues professionally, escalating matters where appropriate.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure a high standard of customer service throughout the project lifecycle.

Commercial & Financial Management

• Monitor project costs, budgets, variations and expenditure against agreed allowances.
• Identify additional works, changes in scope and potential commercial risks, ensuring these are recorded and communicated promptly.
• Work closely with the commercial team and Quantity Surveyors on valuations, variations, subcontractor accounts and cost reporting.
• Assist with procurement, material ordering and subcontractor appointment to ensure projects remain commercially viable.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste and protect project margins.

Quality, Handover & Completion

• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, manufacturer requirements and relevant standards.
• Coordinate quality inspections, snagging, remedial actions and close‑out activities.
• Ensure fire barrier installations and concealed works are inspected and documented at the appropriate stages before being covered up.
• Compile and maintain project records, including inspection reports, photographic evidence, as‑built information, product documentation and relevant handover information.
• Manage practical completion, client sign‑off and the timely resolution of outstanding works.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Project Manager for a façade subcontractor or specialist façade remediation contractor.
• Demonstrable experience managing façade remediation, external wall works or fire remediation projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of façade construction, including cladding, render, brickwork, demolition and scaffolding.
• Experience managing the replacement or installation of cavity barriers, fire barriers and associated fire‑stopping systems.
• Previous experience delivering construction works within fully occupied residential buildings.
• Proven ability to manage clients, subcontractors, site teams and resident‑facing activities.
• Strong understanding of construction programmes, project planning, health and safety, quality assurance and commercial controls.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work and technical details.
• Excellent communication, organisational, problem‑solving and leadership skills.
• A proactive, commercially aware and solutions‑focused approach to project delivery.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working on high‑rise residential buildings and complex external wall remediation schemes.
• Knowledge of relevant building safety legislation, fire safety requirements and external wall remediation standards.
• Relevant construction qualifications, such as SMSTS, CSCS and a recognised construction management qualification.
• Experience using project planning software and construction reporting systems.
• Experience coordinating with fire engineers, façade consultants, principal contractors, building control and other project stakeholders.

O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation