Design Manager - Cladding

Premises Recruitment Ltd; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading façade contractor in England is seeking a Design Manager to oversee façade projects, manage design teams, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. This role requires proven experience in design management within the façade industry. Candidates will work on various live projects with a hybrid work model, spending four days in the office and one day remotely.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in design management within the façade industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal design teams and external consultants.
• Lead design activities across multiple projects.
• Ensure compliance with façade regulations.

Skills

Design management

Collaboration

Compliance with Building Safety Act

Job description

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Design Manager / Technical Manager / Design Team Leader - Facade/Cladding

The Company

My client is a specialist façade contractor, with the capability to act as principal contractor on cladding remediation projects.

They deliver bespoke façade systems for both new-build and refurbishment schemes across the UK, with a focus on safety, compliance, and design excellence.

Expertise spanning design, engineering, procurement, and installation, the company supports residential and commercial developments.

Working in close partnership with developers, architects, and main contractors, they provide technically robust and cost-effective façade solutions.

Headquartered near Potters Bar, they are actively delivering projects across London and the home counties.

The Role - Design Manager (Cladding/Facade)

🔎 My client are currently seeking a talented and driven Design Manager to join their growing team, specialising in façade projects (cladding) across a portfolio of live projects.

🏢 This role will require someone in the office for x4 days a week, with one day working from home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage internal design teams and external consultants, including Fire Engineers and Risk Assessors, Structural Engineers, Facade Designers and Principal Designer Advisors.
• Lead and coordinate design activities across multiple remediation projects.
• Collaborate closely with Project Directors and manage input across 8-10 live projects.
• Ensure compliance with the latest Building Safety Act and façade regulations.
• Actively drive the design process from preconstruction through to construction and completion, identifying potential challenges and supporting practical solutions.

🏙️ Proven experience in design management, within the façade industry is essential.

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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Design

Industries

Construction