Facade Manager

Location

South West London

The Role

The role will involve overseeing day-day running of external envelope including reporting back to the Site Manager & Project Manager.

The successful candidate will be required to have previous experience working on large scale residential schemes with labour levels more than 400 and 30-40 Subcontractors at peak. Strong personality to challenge supply chain and staff members to ensure the successful running of the programme. This role will involve directly managing 6-8 facade subcontractors across 3-4 blocks at various stages of construction simultaneously.

Project Description

This project consists of a 186 unit scheme with 88,000 of CAT commercial space spread across 4nr blocks. Bennett are taking this scheme from completion of Concrete frame which has been completed by others. Main works are due to commence on site in September of this year with completion forecast for Q1 2028. The scheme has a very interesting and intricate façade paired with a high level of finish internally.

Principle Duties and Accountabilities

• Able to plan works, complete look ahead and ensure materials / labour are in hand
• Input in Facade sub-contract packages and scopes of works to ensure all items have been included
• Be able to liaise with the logistics team and contractors’ supervisors to ensure work are being completed efficiently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and achieve targets
• Proficient using Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook, Excel, Procore
• Input in the daily briefings to ensure works are planned and co-ordinated between all parties
• Confident in leading and chairing meetings including writing effective meeting minutes for envelope works
• Understanding of temp works notwithstanding scaffold, hoists, temp propping etc.
• Ability to co-ordinate multiple trades in logistically challenging environments
• In-dept knowledge of all current facade types including sequencing and best practice
• Experience in dealing with EWS-1, Warranty provider & Golden thread
• Confidence in dealing with client team.
• Commercial awareness
• Ability to interrogate contractor & subcontractor programmes
• Good understanding of site safety requirements

Operational Actions

• Chair external works meeting including enforcing construction programme to ensure all subcontractors are meeting targets
• Issue good quality meeting minutes with clear actions and responsibilities
• Carry out facade QA on Procore for each trade including photographic evidence as necessary
• Review inspection templates previously set out and comment as necessary with Q&E Manager
• Complete site diary including detail of works / labour being carried out daily
• Sit with other site members to deal with day-day site issues /settle disputes
• Liaise with commercial & design team to ensure all necessary design information is available to allow subcontractors to complete their works
• Liaise with site H&S officer to ensure site rules are being adhered to on site and site teams are maintaining a good level of safety & housekeeping on site
• Ensuring subcontractor QS is being received in a timely manner & authority to stand down works if required
• Site inspection walkaround for Building Control, Warranty provider and Clerk of Works
• Review and approve daywork sheet for Subcontractors
• Liaise with logistics including site setup/changes
• Attend dabs meeting as required
• Keep abreast of change control in relation to facade/envelope

We are an equal opportunities employer.