Facade Lead

Senior Façade Lead Major Construction Projects Dublin & Kildare

An established construction organisation delivering landmark developments across Ireland is seeking an experienced Façade Lead to take ownership of the external envelope package on a portfolio of large-scale projects.

This is an opportunity to join a high-performing delivery team working on technically challenging schemes where quality, innovation and programme management are central to success.

The Role

You will act as the focal point for all façade-related activities from pre-construction through to final handover, ensuring seamless coordination between design teams, specialist subcontractors and site management.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the delivery of curtain walling, cladding, glazing and external envelope packages.
• Coordinating interfaces between the façade package and adjoining trades to minimise clashes and programme delays.
• Managing design information, technical submissions and approval processes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Driving procurement schedules and monitoring long lead items to maintain programme milestones.
• Overseeing mock-ups, inspections, testing regimes and quality assurance procedures.
• Working closely with design teams to ensure compliance with project specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Monitoring installation progress and ensuring best practice standards are maintained on site.
• Using digital construction tools and field management platforms to track inspections, quality checks and issue resolution.
• Managing defect close-out processes and supporting smooth project handovers.
• Assessing scope changes and assisting with the commercial management of variations where required.Ensuring all project documentation, certification and handover information is completed to the required standard.

About You

• Demonstrated experience delivering façade or building envelope packages on major construction projects.
• Strong understanding of cladding systems, glazing, curtain walling and façade interfaces.
• Excellent coordination and subcontractor management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and maintain programme objectives in a fast-paced environment.
• Relevant construction, engineering or trade qualification preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to project delivery.

What's on Offer

• Highly competitive salary package.
• Company vehicle or allowance.
• Pension contribution.
• Professional memberships and training support.
• Exposure to flagship projects with excellent long-term career prospects.
• Opportunity to progress into senior project delivery or construction management positions.

If you enjoy technically challenging projects and want to play a key role in shaping some of Ireland's most significant developments, we would love to hear from you.