Facade Project Manager – Flagship Project (Oxford) – £300M+
Overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly driven Facade Project Manager to take ownership of £80million Facade Package, on the delivery of a landmark £300M+ flagship development in Oxford. Working with a Tier 1 main contractor, you will take ownership of the façade package from design coordination through procurement, installation, and final handover. This is a high-profile, technically complex project requiring exceptional leadership, commercial awareness, and façade expertise.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the façade package across all project stages, ensuring delivery aligns with programme, budget, and quality expectations
* Manage design development, coordinating with architects, consultants, and specialist façade subcontractors
* Oversee procurement strategy, tendering processes, and subcontractor selection
* Ensure compliance with all relevant building regulations, performance standards, and sustainability targets
* Drive programme delivery, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies
* Monitor installation on-site, ensuring quality control, health & safety, and adherence to specifications
* Manage commercial aspects including cost reporting, variations, and subcontractor accounts
* Chair façade coordination meetings and provide clear reporting to senior stakeholders
* Resolve technical challenges relating to curtain walling, cladding systems, glazing, and interfaces
* Ensure successful testing, commissioning, and handover of façade systems
1. Requirements
* Proven experience as a Facade Project Manager on large-scale (£100M+) construction projects
* Strong background working with Tier 1 contractors or leading façade subcontractors
* In-depth knowledge of façade systems (unitised curtain walling, rainscreen cladding, glazing, etc.)
* Excellent understanding of design management and construction sequencing
* Strong commercial and contractual awareness (e.g., NEC or JCT contracts)
* Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment
* Relevant degree or equivalent qualification in construction, engineering, or a related field