Assistant Project Manager

Facades Assistant Project Manager – London

Up to £55,000

Our client is one of the leading new building envelope specialists in London offering the complete design, supply and installation of integrated facade and cladding solutions. They are looking to strengthen their Operations team with a Facades Project Manager in London.

With an extensive portfolio of facade and exterior works up to £10 million in value, including a number of envelope packages on large prestigious residential new builds in Central and East London, they seek a key member of the management team.

Projects include traditional cladding, glass and curtain wall systems. This role requires excellent communication and management skills to coordinate input from each department, maximise efficiency and add value to the facade package. You will be fully conversant with the cost, able to plan activities safely, have direct responsibility for all activities carried out on site, and must be able to implement the business management system procedures and provide a professional approach to all aspects of the project.

Responsibilities

• Take full operational responsibility for the site, ensuring works proceed in a safe manner.
• Understand and interpret contract documents and drawings.
• Research, establish and develop installation method statements and installation programmes.
• Maintain accurate record keeping and perform project reviews.
• Produce reports and communicate effectively with all departments.

Required Attributes and Experience

• 5–10 years experience working on construction sites managing curtain walling installations or other relevant disciplines such as roofing, cladding, glazing, etc., with at least 5 years as a Construction Manager.
• HND or degree qualified in a construction or engineering related discipline.
• CSCS Managers card and a relevant First Aid certificate.
• Computer literate with programming and planning experience.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to work without supervision and to use your own initiative.
• High level of professionalism at all times, able to handle demanding people in challenging situations and absorb new knowledge quickly.
• Motivation to lead teams and drive projects to successfully deliver the company’s commitments.

The salary will be dependent on the level of exposure to industry and can go beyond the stated level. Bonus and additional benefits also make up the package.

The group is a recognised performer in the industry within the sector in which they operate.

For further details on this and other facades roles and positions within the construction industry, please contact James Blaber for a confidential discussion.