Facades Senior Project Manager - London

About The Role

We’re currently looking for an experienced Facades Senior Project Manager with a strong background in façades to lead the delivery of complex envelope packages on our landmark redevelopment of Stratford Mall in London. This is a high-profile project, and the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the façades are delivered safely, on time, to the highest quality standards, and within budget. You’ll take full ownership of the envelope scope from pre-construction through to completion, overseeing design coordination, procurement, planning, installation, and subcontractor management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end management of external envelope and façade works, including cladding, curtain walling, glazing, insulation, and weatherproofing.
• Collaborate with design consultants, architects, and engineers to resolve technical challenges.
• Oversee procurement and coordination of facade packages and subcontractor activities.
• Manage programme, progress reporting, change control, and cost forecasting in collaboration with commercial teams.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Monitor site delivery, proactively solving issues and mitigating risks.
• Engage with stakeholders, including the wider project team, consultants, and client representatives.
• Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement on facade delivery within GRAHAM.

Requirements:

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience managing major facade/external envelope packages on large-scale commercial or retail projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of cladding systems, curtain walling, glazing, and fire performance standards.
• Experience working for a main contractor or specialist subcontractor at senior project level.
• Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Solid knowledge of UK Building Regulations and facade design principles.
• Ability to drive performance while managing multiple subcontractors and interface packages.
• Demonstrable success in delivering projects on time, within budget, and to specification.

Desirable Criteria:

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience on refurbishment and live-environment projects.
• Membership of CIOB, ICE, or other relevant professional bodies.
• Familiarity with BIM and digital construction tools.

Why Join GRAHAM?

At GRAHAM, we’re committed to delivering exceptional projects while building lasting relationships—with our people, our clients, and the communities we serve. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the façade delivery of a major retail redevelopment in the capital and contribute to GRAHAM’s reputation for technical excellence and innovation.

Our Commitment:

At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.

If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to making our policies and guidance accessible to all applicants and employees.

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