Design Manager - Facades & Cladding

I'm currently working with a leading façade contractor who is looking to appoint a Design Manager to join their expanding technical team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a business delivering high-profile façade projects across the residential, commercial and mixed-use sectors. You'll play a key role in coordinating the design process, ensuring technical compliance and supporting successful project delivery from pre-construction through to completion.

The Role:

* Managing the façade design process from tender stage through to project completion

* Coordinating architects, consultants, clients and internal project teams

* Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical submissions

* Managing external design consultants and specialist subcontract designers

* Ensuring designs comply with current regulations, including fire safety requirements

* Resolving technical design issues and supporting site teams throughout delivery

* Monitoring design programmes to ensure key milestones are achieved

What I'm Looking For:

* Proven experience as a Design Manager within the façade or cladding sector

* Strong technical understanding of rainscreen cladding, curtain walling, glazing or external envelope systems

* Experience managing the full design lifecycle on façade projects

* Good knowledge of current building regulations and industry standards

* Excellent communication, coordination and problem-solving skills

What's On Offer:

* £65,000 - £85,000 salary depending on experience

* Hybrid working

* Opportunity to work on landmark façade projects

* Long-term career progression within an established and growing contractor

* Supportive and collaborative technical team

If this sounds of interest, feel free to get in touch for more details
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed