Project Manager
2 days ago
Cardiff
1. Key Responsibilities A. Project & Programme Management • Oversee daily site operations and supervise installation activities., • Maintain and update project schedules, identifying potential risks or delays., • Coordinate design releases, procurement timelines, deliveries, and on-site sequencing., • Implement weekly work plans and monitor productivity., • Act as the site Health & Safety lead, ensuring compliance with safety procedures., • Conduct inductions, toolbox talks, and regular safety audits., • Ensure strict adherence to fire safety measures during remediation works., • Manage scaffold/mast climber access safely and ensure inspections are completed., • Ensure works meet industry standards, fire guidelines, OEM specifications, and required workmanship levels., • Monitor installation sequencing to protect fire-stopping, cavity barriers, and façade integrity., • Maintain quality records, check sheets, and photo evidence., • Manage non-conformance items until resolved., • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, building managers, and other stakeholders., • Lead weekly progress meetings and provide clear reporting., • Communicate disruptions, constraints, risks, and planned works in advance., • Communicate with occupants regarding planned works, noise, access, and building impacts., • Maintain safe working areas within occupied buildings., • Manage public protection measures, signage, hoarding, and walkways., • Manage subcontractors to ensure safe and productive work., • Review labor levels and adjust as needed to maintain schedules., • Coordinate daily briefings and task-specific planning., • Plan and manage site setup, welfare facilities, and safe access/egress routes., • Manage deliveries, lifting operations, storage areas, and traffic control., • Inspect materials on arrival and ensure proper handling and protection., • Support commercial teams by providing accurate progress and valuation data., • Identify variations and additional works early, ensuring proper documentation., • Monitor preliminary expenditure (welfare, plant, labor, logistics)., • Maintain daily site reports, progress logs, and photographic documentation., • Ensure all drawings, specifications, and onsite instructions are up to date., • Keep clear records of requests for information, technical queries, access issues, and coordination notes., • Submit weekly operational updates to senior management. 2. Required Competencies & Experience Essential Background • Experience in a project or site management role within construction or façade contracting., • Experience in refurbishment, remediation, façade replacement, or building regeneration., • Understanding of façade systems, fire regulations, and fire/cavity barrier installation requirements., • Knowledge of scaffolding, mast climbers, and temporary works procedures., • Competent in using email, document control tools, and standard PDF markup tools., • Strong communicator with client-facing confidence., • Highly organised, proactive, and solution-focused., • Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving and leadership abilities. 3. KPIs & Performance Targets Programme • Completion of weekly activities against schedule., • Installer output vs. planned production., • Reduction and closure rate of non-conformance reports., • First-time installation accuracy., • Zero major incidents., • Health & Safety audit performance., • Client satisfaction score., • Number of occupant issues raised and resolved., • Accuracy of progress valuations., • Early identification of variations., • Alignment with preliminary budgets. 4. Qualifications • Trade background or construction-related qualification preferred., • Minimum industry health and safety certification (advanced certification desirable)., • Fire safety or temporary works training is an advantage., • Full driving licence required. 5. Package • Competitive salary (dependent on experience)., • Travel & subsistence as required., • Performance-linked bonus.