Design Manager

Future Build Recruitment; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction is seeking a Design Manager to oversee their design function for roofing and cladding projects. This hybrid role is ideal for candidates with a strong background in the façades sector. You'll manage design processes, ensure compliance with regulations, and provide technical support throughout project installations. Bring your technical expertise and leadership skills to this exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in roofing and cladding design within façades.
• Strong technical knowledge of roofing and cladding systems.
• Proficient in design software like AutoCAD and Revit.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the design process for roofing and cladding packages.
• Oversee a team of design technicians and external consultants.
• Ensure designs comply with building regulations and client specifications.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Technical knowledge of systems and materials

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

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Location: Reading – Hybrid (Office & Home)

Salary: Up to £75,000 + Package

We are currently working with a specialist subcontractor delivering high-quality roofing and cladding packages across the South East. They are now seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead their design function from project inception through to installation support.

This is a hybrid role based out of Reading, ideal for someone with a strong background in the façades or building envelope sector, looking to take ownership of design management across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead the design process for roofing and cladding packages
• Oversee a team of design technicians, CAD operatives, and external consultants
• Interpret architectural and structural drawings to develop detailed design solutions
• Ensure all designs comply with building regs, fire safety, and client specs
• Produce and review detailed construction drawings, schedules, and material specifications
• Coordinate design information with internal teams, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Provide technical support to site teams and resolve design-related queries during install

Requirements:

• Proven experience in roofing and cladding design, ideally within façades or the wider building envelope sector
• Strong technical knowledge of systems and materials
• Proficient in design software (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.)
• Familiar with current Building Regulations, relevant standards, and fire performance criteria
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

This is a brilliant opportunity for a technically-minded and commercially aware Design Manager to join a growing business with a solid pipeline. If you’re ready to step up and lead design on challenging, high-profile projects – we’d love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Construction

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