Job title: Senior Project Manager/Director
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: FENESTRATION
Salary: negotiable
Location: Great Massingham, East Anglia
Job ID: 51073
Contact name: Dawn Weller
Phone number: +441865591281
Contact email: dawn.weller@porterhouserecruitment.co.uk

Job Description

Senior Project Manager / Director

Our client is a leading specialist in commercial glazing, curtain walling and façade solutions. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager / Director with a strong background in façade systems, rainscreen cladding, curtain walling and aluminium windows and doors. Working on commercial projects valued from £500,000 to £5 million, you will lead delivery from pre-construction through completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to high quality standards.

The role calls for a commercially aware project professional who can manage both the operational and contractual aspects of project delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Manage façade projects throughout the full lifecycle, from handover to final completion.
  • Oversee installation of façades, curtain walling, rainscreen cladding, and window and door systems.
  • Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and client representatives.
  • Monitor programmes and ensure project milestones are achieved.
  • Manage budgets, variations, valuations and cost control.
  • Meet contractual obligations and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
  • Build relationships with clients, consultants and principal contractors.
  • Visit sites regularly to monitor progress, quality and health and safety compliance.
  • Lead project meetings and provide regular progress reports.
  • Resolve technical and operational challenges efficiently.
  • Deliver high quality projects while maintaining profitability.

Experience and qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager within the façade industry.
  • A strong background delivering façade systems, curtain walling, cladding, and window and door projects.
  • Commercial understanding of contracts, cost management, variations and notices.
  • Experience managing commercial construction or façade projects valued up to £4 million.
  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong leadership, organisation and communication skills.
  • Sound understanding of construction health and safety regulations.
  • Relevant construction or project management experience and qualifications, including SMSTS and CSCS.
  • Full UK driving licence.

What our client offers

  • Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
  • 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Company pension and healthcare scheme.
  • Career development and ongoing training.
  • The opportunity to work on commercial façade projects as part of an experienced team.