Project Manager - Facades

Real Staffing Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Firecrest Construction seeks a motivated Project Manager to join its fast-paced Facades team in Leeds. You will oversee planning, coordination and execution of façade projects, guiding a multi-disciplinary team from design to site installation while maintaining cost and quality targets.

You will conduct site inspections, manage client expectations and lead safety practices, ensuring compliance with regulations and high standards across all project activities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction site management or supervision experience, preferably on façade projects.
• SMSTS and CSCS Manager Card are essential.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to manage on-site activities.
• Knowledge of asbestos awareness and welfare safety standards.
• First Aid at Work certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple façade projects from design through site installation.
• Lead a multi-disciplinary team and coordinate stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are on time, within budget and meet quality standards.
• Carry out site inspections, safety audits and toolbox talks.
• Maintain records, QA processes and progress reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Site operations

Construction software

Microsoft Office

Reading drawings

Education

NVQ 3 in Construction

SMSTS certification

Full Driving Licence

CSCS Manager Card

UKATA Asbestos Awareness

First Aid at Work

Tools

AutoCAD

Construction management software

Viewpoint / project data tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

We're looking to employ a motivated enthusiastic Project Manager to join our small but fast paced Facades team.

About the Role

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, co-ordination, and execution of façade projects, ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Managing client expectations and leading a multi-disciplinary team through the design phase to the site installation. Carrying out site inspections to ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards. The role requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise in façade systems and a commitment to maintaining quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and full responsibilities of all projects of wide-ranging values and scales.
• Coordinate and lead design of cladding systems to ensure compliance, structural integrity and build ability,
• Ensuring and encouraging effective communications within Firecrest Construction management and site teams.
• Liaise with all stake holders to form positive relationships and clear lines of communication.
• The ability to uphold site standards and give guidance and support as required.
• Mentor site teams to share knowledge and build competency.
• Prepare all site documentation and quality plans.
• Work with Viewpoint four projects to store and share all information and drawing updates.
• Preparing and report programme positions using Microsoft Project to senior team.
• Ensure all site records are completed and recorded on project files.
• Problem solve unforeseen site conditions, raise the design, and cost implications.
• Conduct site inspections to monitor progress and raise any issues of site defects, poor installation, or material discrepancies.
• Ordering, monitoring material throughout the project to meet budgets.
• Ensure all works on site are installed to design drawings and installation guidance.
• Implement and monitor quality assurance processes to ensure that all façade installed components meet the requirements and specifications.
• Ensure site Health & Safety are maintained to a high standard.
• Carry out weekly safety audits.
• Carry out weekly toolbox talks.
• Prepare and complete site hand over for the O&M and safety files on completion of each.

Essential Experience/Qualifications

• Valid Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) certification
• Black CSCS Manager Card
• Fire Marshall
• Working at Height
• Manual Handling
• UKATA Asbestos Awareness
• First Aid at Work
• Minimum 5 years' experience in construction site management or supervision, preferably in facade projects.
• Minimum NVQ 3 in Construction or equivalent
• Full Drivers Licence

About You

• Team Player - able to communicate and collaborate and engage with people from across the business. Ultimately, you understand you have an important part to play in the success of your team and the company.
• Dependable - the ability to produce consistent, high-quality work as well as great attendance and time keeping. It shows you're serious and care about your team and the work they do.
• Positive Attitude - contribute positively to the company and the people. You're able to take initiative or provide suggestions.

Essential Skills

• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and ensure smooth site operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Proficient in using construction management software and Microsoft Office Suite

• Ability to monitor site progress against programme
• In depth knowledge of façade installations processes, materials, and safety protocols.
• Ability to read design drawings and calculations
• Manage quality assurance and records.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Understanding of AutoCAD
• Understanding of BSR processes
• Awareness of Building Regulations