Major Projects Manager
đź“Ť Sunbury-on-Thames (National Travel Required)
đź’Ľ Full-Time | Competitive Salary & Benefits (TBC)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Major Projects Manager to lead the safe, compliant, high-quality and commercially successful delivery of major installation projects across the UK.
This is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing site readiness, installation execution, quality assurance, and progress validation. You will act as the single point of accountability for major projects during the delivery phase, ensuring contractual obligations, programme milestones, quality standards, and budget expectations are consistently achieved.
This position plays a key role in protecting project margin by preventing defects, reworks, delays, and handover disputes — while ensuring accurate and timely monthly applications for payment.
If you thrive in a technically demanding, site-focused leadership role within construction or façade environments, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Operational Management
* Lead the day-to-day management of the Major Projects delivery function
* Act as the primary operational contact for all Major Projects
* Provide first-line escalation for site-related operational and quality issues
* Work closely with commercial and technical teams to ensure smooth project execution
* Maintain accurate progress, quality and installation records within CRM/ERP systems
* Monitor and address installation-driven margin erosion
* Prepare and submit accurate monthly applications for payment, supported by verified site progress and quality documentation
Site & Installation Oversight
* Conduct site surveys, measures and pre-start inspections
* Confirm site readiness including access, storage and third-party works
* Manage on-site installation activities in line with contractual drawings and specifications
* Enforce installation quality standards
* Record inspections, manage corrective actions, and coordinate rectification works
* Ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety standards
* Validate installation progress and quality status for payment applications
* Support snagging resolution and formal project handover
What We’re Looking For
Essential Experience
* Proven experience managing Major Projects within construction or façade sectors
* Strong background in site-based delivery and quality control
* Experience inspecting, validating and signing off installed works
* Technical expertise in façade systems and automatic door systems
* Installation experience with door automation products
* High level of product knowledge across aluminium and automated systems
* Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
* Strong commercial awareness and understanding of contractual milestones
Qualifications & Requirements
* SMSTS
* CSCS
* Full UK Driving Licence
* ADSA BS/EN Authorised Technician (desirable – training available if required)
* Proficient in MS Office
* Physically fit and able to undertake site-based duties
Personal Attributes
* Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
* Excellent organisational and communication abilities
* High attention to detail and quality standards
* Proactive problem-solver with a commercial mindset
* Comfortable working both office-based and on-site