Facade Design Manager

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Design Manager with facade expertise to lead high-profile projects in London. This role involves managing the design process, ensuring compliance with project specifications, and collaborating with various stakeholders. You'll have the opportunity to work on prestigious facade projects, offering a full benefits package and career progression within a supportive environment. If you are passionate about design and looking for a new challenge, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Full benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Hybrid working flexibility

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Design Manager or Senior Design Coordinator in the facade industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of facade systems like curtain walling and cladding.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design process from tender to construction and project handover.
• Coordinate between teams and clients for timely delivery of design packages.

Skills

Design Management

Facade Systems Knowledge

Communication Skills

Coordination Skills

Job description

Job Title: Design Manager - Facade Specialist

Location: London (with hybrid working options)

Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 + package (Dependent on experience)

Overview:
We are looking for a detail-driven and experienced Design Manager with a background in facade to join a small to medium-sized contractor delivering a variety of high-end, high-profile projects across London. Their projects span commercial, residential, and hospitality sectors, covering both new build and cut-and-carve schemes. Facade experience is a must.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the design process from tender through to construction and project handover
• Coordinate between in-house teams, external consultants, and clients to ensure timely and accurate delivery of design packages
• Review and manage technical drawings, ensuring compliance with project specifications, building regulations, and facade requirements
• Proactively identify and resolve design issues and drive value-engineering opportunities
• Attend design meetings, site visits, and liaise with the commercial and construction teams throughout the project lifecycle

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Design Manager or Senior Design Coordinator within the facade industry
• Strong technical knowledge of façade systems (curtain walling, cladding, glazing etc.)
• Excellent communication and coordination skills with a collaborative approach
• Comfortable working across various project stages and liaising with all key stakeholders
• Ability to be site and head office based in London-based projects, with hybrid working flexibility

What's on Offer:

• Salary in the region of £55,000 - £70,000, depending on experience
• Full benefits package
• Opportunity to work on some of the most prestigious façade projects in London
• Career progression within a growing and supportive company

How to Apply:
If you're a design professional with façade expertise looking for a new challenge on standout London projects, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!