Design Manager - Facades

Job Description:

I am currently recruiting on behalf of a specialist façade and cladding contractor delivering complex remediation schemes across the UK.

They are seeking a Design Manager to lead drawing production and coordinate façade design delivery across multiple projects.

The Role

This is a hands-on design management position focused on coordination, dimensional accuracy and buildability.

You will:

• Manage an in-house team of designers

• Coordinate specialist façade subcontract designers

• Oversee production of technical and construction drawings

• Conduct site visits where as-built drawings are unavailable

• Ensure dimensional accuracy prior to fabrication and order placement

• Liaise with Building Control and BSR where required

• Support remediation proposals and technical solutions

This role requires a balance of office-based design management and practical site interface.

Ideal Background

• Proven experience in façade / cladding / EWI design coordination

• Strong knowledge of remediation works

• Experience managing internal design teams

• Ability to coordinate specialist façade packages

• Understanding of regulatory requirements

• Commercial awareness relating to procurement and order placement

• Proficiency in AutoCAD (Revit advantageous but not essential)

Why Apply?

• Join a specialist remediation contractor with a strong pipeline

• Leadership responsibility within an established team

• Varied role including site interface and technical management

• Exposure to high-profile compliance-driven projects

If interested in this opportunity please apply now and contact Luke Thompson for more information.