Design Manager and/or Senior Design Manager - Facades

CENTURY FACADES LIMITED; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Century Facades Ltd is seeking an experienced Design Manager and/or Senior Design Manager to lead design coordination on high-profile façade projects across the UK. The role combines strong technical knowledge with leadership, problem-solving and effective communication.

You will coordinate design teams and external consultants, monitor programmes, ensure compliance with UK standards (CWCT) and Building Regulations, and manage design risk with commercial awareness.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or qualification in Construction, Engineering, Architecture or a related discipline.
• Proven experience working for a specialist façade contractor, ideally in a design management role.
• Strong technical understanding of curtain walling, cladding and building envelope systems.
• Good knowledge of UK Building Regulations, relevant British and European Standards, and industry best practice guidance, including CWCT.
• Experience managing people, design teams and coordinating external consultants.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, with Revit experience advantageous.
• General understanding of BIM processes and collaborative design environments.
• Ability to develop, manage and monitor design programmes using MS Project, Planner or similar tools.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of design risks, procurement and construction processes.
• Commitment to continuous professional development, with a demonstrable CPD record desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead design coordination for façade projects, aligning design teams and external consultants.
• Develop and monitor design programmes using MS Project or Planner.
• Ensure compliance with UK regulations, CWCT and industry standards.
• Manage design risks, procurement interfaces and construction processes.
• Provide strong leadership and effective communication across project teams.

Skills

Design management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

BIM understanding

AutoCAD

Revit

Education

Degree in Construction/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

MS Project

Planner

Job description

Century Facades Ltd is looking for an experienced Design Manager and/or Senior Design Manager to join our growing team and help deliver some of the UK's most challenging and exciting façade projects.

We're looking for individuals who combine strong technical knowledge with excellent leadership, design coordination and problem-solving skills.

Ideal Candidate

• Relevant degree or qualification in Construction, Engineering, Architecture or a related discipline.
• Proven experience working for a specialist façade contractor, ideally in a design management role.
• Strong technical understanding of curtain walling, cladding and building envelope systems.
• Good knowledge of UK Building Regulations, relevant British and European Standards, and industry best practice guidance, including CWCT.
• Experience managing people, design teams and coordinating external consultants.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, with Revit experience advantageous.
• General understanding of BIM processes and collaborative design environments.
• Ability to develop, manage and monitor design programmes using MS Project, Planner or similar tools.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of design risks, procurement and construction processes.
• Commitment to continuous professional development, with a demonstrable CPD record desirable.

Location & Working Arrangements

This is primarily an office-based role, with opportunities for flexible remote working by agreement, subject to business and project requirements.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience and seniority.
• Industry-leading holiday allowance, with additional entitlement for long service.
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging, high-profile projects.
• Supportive working environment where knowledge-sharing, integrity and teamwork matter.
• Genuine opportunities for professional development and long-term career progression.

At Century, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We value technical excellence, collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.