Facade Design Manager

ZipRecruiter; Ruislip; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative contractor is seeking a detail-oriented Design Manager specializing in facades to lead high-profile projects across London. This role involves managing the entire design process, coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with building regulations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in facade systems and excellent communication skills. Join a company that values career progression and offers the chance to work on prestigious projects while enjoying hybrid working options.

Benefits

Full benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Hybrid working flexibility

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage the design process from tender to project handover.
• Coordinate between teams and clients for timely design delivery.
• Review technical drawings for compliance and specifications.

Skills

Facade Systems Knowledge

Communication Skills

Coordination Skills

Technical Drawing Review

Job description

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.

Stonework experience would be a significant advantage, though not essential. Facade experience is a must.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage the design process from tender through to construction and project handover.
2. Coordinate between in-house teams, external consultants, and clients to ensure timely and accurate delivery of design packages.
3. Review and manage technical drawings, ensuring compliance with project specifications, building regulations, and facade requirements.
4. Proactively identify and resolve design issues and drive value-engineering opportunities.
5. 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 facade systems (curtain walling, cladding, glazing, etc.).
• Stonework detailing experience would be highly desirable.
• 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, 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 facade projects in London.
• Career progression within a growing and supportive company.

How to Apply:

If you're a design professional with facade expertise looking for a new challenge on standout London projects, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now! Aldwych Consulting values and promotes equality.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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