Design Manager

The Construction Index Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established main contractor seeks a Design Manager to oversee and improve design processes for major re-cladding projects. This role offers significant responsibility, hands-on project exposure, and the opportunity for long-term growth within a stable, values-driven business.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Family-Feel Culture

Long-Term Growth Path

Qualifications

• Proven background in façade or cladding design management within the UK contracting environment.
• Experience managing design processes on refurbishment or re-cladding projects.
• Strong understanding of AutoCAD and design documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage façade design process for remedial re-cladding works.
• Review drawings for compliance, buildability, and accuracy.
• Liaise with sub-contractors, consultants, and internal teams for delivery.

Skills

Façade

Cladding

Design Management

Project Management

AutoCAD

Job description

• Salary: £70000 - £85000 per annum + Company Bonus
• Type: Full Time
• Region: UK - East
• Town/City: Chelmsford, Essex
• Posted: 23/06/2025
• Listed in: Design Engineer
• Reference: BBBH22815_1750682614
  
  

Job Description

Job Title: Design Manager

Location: Chelmsford

Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 per year (DOE) + Quarterly Bonus

Benefits: 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays | Family-Feel Culture | Long-Term Growth Path

Why Join?

Are you ready to take ownership of the design management process on major re-cladding projects in London? This is a rare opportunity to step into a pivotal role with a well-established main contractor that's been a trusted name in the façade and envelope industry for over 50 years.

As Design Manager, you'll play a central part in managing and improving how design processes are delivered across re-cladding schemes. You'll be joining at an exciting stage of growth, with the opportunity to shape a department, create new procedures, and influence the way projects are delivered from a technical and compliance perspective.

As a Design Manager you'll be working from 7:30am - 5:00pm, primarily site-based with some time spent in the office. This role offers hands-on project exposure and the chance to grow with a stable, values-driven business that continues to invest in its people and its future.

Your Role As a Design Manager Will Include

• Overseeing and managing the façade design process for remedial re-cladding works (no design creation involved)
• Reviewing and checking drawings for compliance, buildability, and accuracy
• Liaising with sub-contractors, consultants, and internal teams to ensure seamless delivery
• Finding alternative technical solutions when required
  
  

The Successful Design Manager Will Need

• Proven background in façade or cladding design management within the UK contracting environment
• Experience managing the design process on refurbishment or re-cladding projects
• Ability to coordinate between consultants, site teams, and subcontractors
• Comfortable working from site and dealing with live project environments
• Strong understanding of AutoCAD and design documentation
  
  

Keywords

Design Manager, Façade, Cladding, Re-cladding, Design Management, Building Envelope, AutoCAD, Site Based, Facade Design, Remedial Works, Chelmsford, London Projects, Construction, Main Contractor, Curtain Walling, Design Process, Façade Contractor, Project Management, Technical Drawings, Façade Remediation

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