Project Manager – Cladding & Façades
Location: Lancashire
Start Date: March / April
Rate: DOE (Depending on Experience)
Duration: 52 Weeks
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the delivery of a 52-week cladding and façades contract in Lancashire. This is a significant external envelope scheme requiring strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to manage works within a live environment. The successful candidate will report directly to the Director and Senior Management Team and will take full responsibility for programme, delivery, and overall project performance.
The project comprises a comprehensive external refurbishment package including full cladding replacement/installation works, re-roofing works, balcony installations and upgrades, and associated façade and external envelope elements. The works will be delivered in a live occupied environment, requiring careful planning, coordination, stakeholder management, and strict adherence to health and safety standards. The Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring minimal disruption to residents/occupants while maintaining programme and quality objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
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Full project lifecycle management from pre-start through to completion and handover
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Production, management, and regular updating of the master programme
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Coordination and management of site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers
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Ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to specification
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Chairing site meetings and providing structured progress reports to Director and Senior Management
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Commercial awareness in conjunction with the commercial team, including change management
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Risk management and mitigation planning
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Maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships throughout the project
Candidate Requirements:
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Demonstrable experience delivering cladding, façade, or external envelope projects of similar scale
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Proven experience managing projects within live occupied environments
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Strong programming capability (MS Project, Asta, or similar)
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Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
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SMSTS, CSCS (Black or Gold), and First Aid qualifications
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Stable employment history with a main contractor or specialist façade contractor preferred
This is an excellent opportunity for a capable Project Manager to lead a high-profile external works scheme with potential for further regional opportunities upon successful delivery.
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