Deputy Design Manager

Job Description:

Deputy Design Manager
Location: Leicester (with site visits as required)
Sector: Construction – Cladding, Façades & Remedial Works

Role Overview
We are a Leicester-based construction specialist delivering high-quality cladding, façade, and remedial projects across the UK. We are seeking a Deputy Design Manager to support the Design Manager in coordinating and managing the design process from pre-construction through to project completion.

This role is critical in ensuring design compliance, coordination, and buildability, working closely with consultants, suppliers, and site teams to resolve technical and design-related issues efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Design Manager in managing the design process from pre-construction to project completion

• Coordinate and manage design information between consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams

• Review drawings, specifications, schedules, and technical submissions for accuracy and compliance

• Support compliance with UK Building Regulations, industry standards, and project-specific requirements

• Assist the Design Manager with Building Safety Regulator (BSR) requirements, including Gateway submissions

• Attend and contribute to site meetings, design workshops, and coordination meetings

• Support the Design Manager in responding to site queries and resolving design-related issues

• Undertake site visits to understand construction progress and identify design impacts or risks

• Assist in managing design changes and ensuring updates are communicated to relevant stakeholders

• Actively develop technical, regulatory, and construction knowledge, particularly in façade and remedial works

Skills & Experience

• Experience in a design, technical, or design coordination role within the construction industry

• Strong understanding of the construction design process and full project lifecycle

• Ability to read, interpret, and interrogate technical drawings and documentation

• Knowledge of UK Building Regulations and familiarity with BSR processes

• Understanding of passive fire protection principles, particularly relevant to cladding and façade systems

• Experience using digital design management platforms (e.g. Procore, Viewpoint, Asite)

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD (2D and 3D)

• Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to liaise effectively across teams

• Organised, methodical, and capable of managing multiple workstreams

• Proactive, solution-focused, and pragmatic approach to problem-solving

• High attention to detail with a practical mindset