Facade Design Manager
7 days ago
Uxbridge
Design Manager Facades | Glazing | Building Envelope Salary: £70,000Location: Hybrid/Flexible Working AvailableAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Design Manager to join a leading specialist contractor delivering high-profile faade, glazing and building envelope projects across the UK.This is a senior leadership role, responsible for managing the design function across multiple projects, ensuring technical excellence, programme delivery, and effective coordination between clients, consultants, project teams and manufacturing.Working on complex, high-value projects, you'll lead a team of designers while driving innovation, quality and compliance throughout the design process.The Role As Design Manager, you'll take ownership of the design process from project handover through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest technical standards.You'll manage internal and external design teams, coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces and provide technical leadership across the business.Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the design function across multiple faade and glazing projectsDevelop and manage design programmes to meet project milestonesCoordinate design activities between clients, architects, structural engineers, consultants and internal departmentsManage internal designers and mentor junior team membersAllocate design resources across live projectsReview and approve technical drawings, fabrication details and design deliverablesEnsure compliance with project specifications, Building Regulations and relevant industry standardsManage RFIs, technical queries and design change controlCoordinate interfaces between faade systems and surrounding building elementsEnsure alignment between structural calculations, fabrication drawings and installation requirementsAttend client meetings, design workshops and project progress meetingsCarry out design reviews and provide technical guidance throughout the project lifecycleSupport Estimating, Commercial, Procurement and Project Delivery teams during tender and live project stagesDrive continuous improvement within the design departmentHealth, Safety & Compliance Promote Health & Safety through the design process in accordance with current legislationIdentify, eliminate and reduce design risks wherever possibleEnsure compliance with Building Regulations, CDM requirements and relevant faade standardsPromote sustainable and efficient design solutions, considering environmental performance and BREEAM requirementsEnsure designs are coordinated to minimise installation issues and programme delaysAbout You You'll be an experienced Design Manager or Senior Designer ready to step into a leadership position within the faade, glazing or building envelope sector.You'll also have:Proven experience managing faade, curtain walling or glazing design projectsStrong leadership skills with experience managing or mentoring design teamsExcellent understanding of faade systems, construction sequencing and project coordinationExperience working with architects, consultants, contractors and clientsStrong technical knowledge of curtain walling, windows, doors, cladding and building envelope systemsAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyExcellent knowledge of Building Regulations, technical standards and compliance requirementsStrong communication, organisation and problem-solving skillsProficiency with AutoCAD and experience of Revit or other BIM software is advantageousWhat's On Offer Competitive salary based on experienceHybrid and flexible working optionsOpportunity to lead technically challenging, high-profile projectsClear long-term career progression within a growing businessSupportive and collaborative team environmentOngoing professional development and trainingExcellent pipeline of secured workApply If you're an experienced Design Manager looking to join a business where you can lead projects, influence technical delivery and develop a high-performing design team, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.TPBN1_UKTJ