Design Manager – Façade & Cladding

Job Description:

Design Manager – Façade & Cladding

Location: Leicester
Salary: £50,000 – £70,000 (DOE)
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Design Manager to join a specialist façade and cladding contractor based in Leicester. This is a key role overseeing the design and technical coordination of external envelope packages across commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments.

You will manage the design process from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring façade systems are compliant, coordinated, and delivered in line with programme and budget requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full design lifecycle of façade and cladding packages

• Coordinate architects, structural engineers, façade consultants, and internal teams

• Review and approve technical drawings, fabrication details, and installation information

• Ensure compliance with building regulations, fire safety standards, and warranty requirements

• Oversee design programmes and ensure timely information release

• Manage RFIs, technical submissions, and client approvals

• Support value engineering and technical problem-solving

• Work closely with commercial and project delivery teams

Requirements

• Proven experience in façade, cladding, curtain walling, or external envelope systems

• Strong technical understanding of rainscreen, SFS, curtain walling, glazing, or aluminium systems

• Knowledge of current fire and façade compliance regulations

• Experience managing consultants and subcontract designers

• Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously

• Strong communication and organisational skills

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £50,000 – £70,000 depending on experience

• Established and growing façade specialist

• Varied and technically interesting projects

• Clear progression opportunities within the business