External Project Manager

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

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

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