Project Manager
Facade Remediation Contractor | £6m Shopping Centre Project
Location: Twickenham
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time, permanent
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to lead the delivery of a £6 million facade remediation project at a major shopping centre.
This is a key appointment within our business, offering the opportunity to take full responsibility for the successful delivery of a significant remediation scheme. The project will involve managing complex facade works within a live retail environment, requiring careful coordination, robust planning and a strong focus on health and safety, quality, programme and commercial performance.
Working closely with the client, consultants, subcontractors and internal project teams, you will oversee the project from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring the works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of managing large-scale construction or remediation projects, ideally with direct experience in facade remediation, cladding replacement or external wall systems.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery
- Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the £6 million facade remediation project.
- Develop, manage and monitor the project programme, ensuring key milestones and completion dates are achieved.
- Coordinate all site activities, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and specialist contractors.
- Manage the project from pre-construction planning through to practical completion and final handover.
- Identify potential risks, delays and issues, implementing effective mitigation strategies.
- Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with the contract, project specifications and relevant statutory requirements.
Health, Safety and Compliance
- Maintain the highest standards of health, safety and environmental management throughout the project.
- Ensure all site activities comply with relevant legislation, project-specific procedures and company policies.
- Oversee risk assessments, method statements, permits and site-specific safety arrangements.
- Ensure quality assurance procedures, inspections, testing and compliance records are maintained.
- Coordinate the collection and management of relevant technical information, product approvals and completion documentation.
- Plan and coordinate works within an operational shopping centre, minimising disruption to retailers, visitors and centre operations.
- Work closely with the client's management team, centre management, tenants and other stakeholders to agree access arrangements, working hours, logistics and phasing.
- Manage site logistics, deliveries, material storage, access equipment and segregation of construction activities
- Ensure temporary works, protection measures and site security arrangements are effectively managed.
Commercial and Financial Management
- Take responsibility for monitoring project costs, budgets and financial performance.
- Work closely with the commercial team to manage variations, change control, valuations and subcontractor accounts.
- Identify commercial risks and opportunities, ensuring these are addressed promptly.
- Monitor procurement schedules, material lead times and subcontractor performance.
- Provide regular and accurate progress reports, cost forecasts and programme updates to senior management and the client.
Leadership and Stakeholder Management
- Lead and coordinate the project team, including site management, engineers, subcontractors and specialist trades.
- Chair project progress meetings and maintain clear communication with all stakeholders.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with the client, consultants and supply chain.
- Drive accountability, quality and performance across the project team.
- Manage snagging, defects resolution and the successful completion and handover of the works.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering construction projects of significant value.
- Experience managing projects with budgets in the region of £5 million or above.
- Strong project planning, programming, cost control and risk management skills.
- Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and specialist contractors.
- A thorough understanding of construction health and safety, quality assurance and compliance requirements.
- Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and make effective decisions under pressure.
- Strong commercial awareness and experience working alongside quantity surveyors and commercial teams.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a strong commitment to delivering projects safely, on time and within budget.
Desirable Experience
- Direct experience delivering facade remediation, cladding replacement or external wall system projects.
- Experience working within occupied buildings or live retail, commercial or public environments.
- Knowledge of fire safety remediation and the associated technical and compliance requirements.
- Experience managing projects involving specialist facade systems, access equipment, temporary works and complex logistics.
- Relevant construction qualifications, such as an HNC, HND or degree in Construction Management or a related discipline.
- SMSTS, CSCS and relevant health and safety qualifications.
What They Offer
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
- The opportunity to lead a high-profile £6 million facade remediation project.
- The opportunity to work with an established and growing facade remediation contractor.
- A challenging and varied role with significant responsibility and ownership.
- Opportunities for career development and progression within the business.
- A collaborative working environment where quality, safety and successful project delivery are prioritised.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in construction delivery and the ability to manage a complex facade remediation project within a shopping centre, we would like to hear from you.
Please submit your CV, outlining your relevant project experience, previous project values and experience delivering facade remediation or similar schemes, to (insert contact details).
We are looking for a hands-on Project Manager who can take ownership of a £6 million project, lead the team effectively and deliver a safe, high-quality and commercially successful outcome.
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