
Sara Almeida
@saraalmeida
I deliver quality assurance for complex façade remediation and construction projects.
What I'm looking for
I'm currently delivering company-wide quality requirements at Envoy (Colorminium), supporting the repair and replacement of unsafe façades across London and Cheltenham projects.
I've led QA checklists, on-site testing, client QA meetings, handover documentation, and project quality-management software development at Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, Skonto Plan, and UK Facades. My façade portfolio includes residential, commercial, retail, education, and hotel projects, including Cherry Park, White City Phase 2, King's Road Park, Broadgate Tower, and One Stratford.
Earlier, I managed façade works, budgets, programmes, RAMS, procurement, labour and materials controls, and site reporting at Martifer UK and Archiclad. I hold an integrated MSc in Civil Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico and bring a practical, detail-focused approach to construction quality and compliance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Quality Manager
Envoy (Colorminium)
Jan 2026 - Present (8 months)
Implemented and maintained company quality requirements, developed QA checklists, coordinated and executed on-site testing, and managed client meetings on QA issues. Developed Fieldview software for project management and quality assurance.
Developed QA checklists, coordinated and executed on-site testing, and managed documentation including QA checklists and handover documentation. Developed Fieldwire software for project management and quality assurance.
Quality Manager
Skonto Plan
Apr 2021 - Aug 2024 (3 years 4 months)
Implemented and maintained company quality requirements, developed QA checklists, coordinated and executed on-site testing, and managed client meetings on QA issues. Developed Fieldwire software for project management and quality assurance.
Site Manager
Martifer UK
May 2019 - Apr 2021 (1 year 11 months)
Managed façade works for London Dock, prepared RAMS, ensured quality assurance and snagging, and controlled materials, equipment, and labour. Handled management and accounts using SAP, prepared toolbox talks, and reported weekly progress.
QA Manager
UK Facades
Mar 2019 - Apr 2019 (1 month)
Implemented a Quality Plan across three different projects and conducted quality audits.
Assistant Project Manager
UK Facades
May 2018 - Mar 2019 (10 months)
Managed façade works for York Place, prepared RAMS for all façade packages, set up Quality Plans, and updated weekly programmes using Asta Powerproject. Assisted the Senior Site Manager with inductions and face-fit tests.
Q.A. / Assistant Site Manager
UK Facades
Sep 2017 - Apr 2018 (7 months)
Performed quality assurance and snagging works for all façade packages on Chelsea Island, and assisted the Senior Site Manager with HSE forms, orders, deliveries, and project management.
MSc Civil Engineer
Archiclad (UK) Limited
Feb 2017 - Sep 2017 (7 months)
Managed glazing works for the Addlestone ONE Town Centre Regeneration, including weekly progress reports, purchase orders, budget control, and construction planning and scheduling.
Real Estate Consultant
ERA
Sep 2016 - Jan 2017 (4 months)
Advised clients on market conditions, prices, and legal requirements, and mediated negotiations between buyers and sellers. Prepared documents such as contracts and purchase agreements.
Construction Supervising Engineer / Project Manager
Proxiperímetro – Unipessoal, Lda.
Nov 2015 - Jul 2016 (8 months)
Supervised construction on the rehabilitation of the Braamcamp Building and managed the relocation and reopening of Scapers Lisbon, including project coordination, budget control, and planning.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Instituto Superior Técnico (IST)
Integrated Master Degree (MSc), Civil Engineering
2008 - 2015
Integrated Master Degree (MSc) in Civil Engineering with a focus on Structures. Thesis on systematization of common cracking patterns in buildings.
JSP Safety
Certificate, Face Fit Testing
Train the Tester (Face Fit) certification.
CITB
Certificate, Site Management
Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS).
Ordem dos Engenheiros – Região Sul
Certificate, Professional Ethics
Certificate in Professional Ethics and Deontology.
Hilti
Certificate, Nail Gun Operation
Nail Gun Training.
CITB
Certificate, Health and Safety
CITB MAP: Health, safety and environment test for managers and professionals.
Siderise
Certificate, Product Installation
Siderise Product Installation Training session on Rainscreen RV/RH.
iHasco
Certificate, Anti-Bribery
Certificate of Achievement in Anti-Bribery.
Associação Centro de Cursos Livres – CCL
Certificate, English Language
Grade: C1
English Certificate at C1 Level.
Bauman Moscow State Technical University
BEST Course, Industrial Management
2014 - 2014
Completed BEST Course 'Don't Be Shy! Create Your Line!' on industrial management and production process organization.
Delft University of Technology
BEST Course, Sustainability
2013 - 2013
Completed BEST Course 'Do Not Despair! We Can Still Save The Polar Bear!' on sustainability and reducing human footprint.
Technical University of Catalonia
BEST Course, Smart Cities
2012 - 2012
Completed BEST Course 'Mobility in smart cities' covering traffic, real-time information, sensors, and economy.
iHasco
Certificate, Fire Safety
Certificate of Achievement as Fire Warden.
Vertemax
Certificate, Edge Protection
Vertemax Edge Protection Toolbox Talk.
International Powered Access Federation
Certificate, MCWP Operation
Mast Climbing Work Platforms (MCWP) Operator certification.
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