Design Manager

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor seeks a Design Manager to oversee façade design processes for major re-cladding projects in London. This role promises hands-on project exposure, focusing on compliance and technical solutions while joining a stable, values-driven company investing in long-term growth and its employees.

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 process on refurbishment or re-cladding projects.
• Strong understanding of AutoCAD and design documentation.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and managing the façade design process for remedial re-cladding works.
• Reviewing and checking drawings for compliance, buildability, and accuracy.
• Liaising with subcontractors, consultants, and internal teams to ensure seamless delivery.

Skills

Design Management

Façade Design

Cladding

Site Based

AutoCAD

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:
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