Façade Design Manager

ARV Solutions Contracts; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ARV Solutions Contracts is seeking an experienced Façade Design Manager to lead and develop its façade design capability within the PMV function in the West Midlands, with hybrid work options up to two days from home.

You will guide a team of façade designers through concept development, technical coordination, and alignment with procurement and manufacturing, delivering compliant, high-quality façade solutions across complex projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in cladding and glazing design.
• Excellent understanding of construction detailing, sequencing, and buildability.
• Proven leadership experience and ability to develop your team.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and other relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the façade design capability within the PMV function.
• Guide the team of façade designers through early-stage concept development and technical coordination.
• Align design with procurement and manufacturing for offsite production and on-site installation.
• Ensure high-quality, accurate and compliant design output.

Skills

Façade design experience

Leadership

Buildability knowledge

Education

Architectural Technician qualification

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

Revit

Job description

Façade Design Manager
West Midlands (option for hybrid up to 2 days WFH)

Salary: depending on experience with excellent benefits

Full time, permanent

We are working with a well-established, nationally operating offsite construction company who are now seeking an experienced Façade Design Manager to lead and develop its façade design capability. With a strong forward order book, a reputation for technical excellence, and a collaborative delivery culture, this business offers stability, progression, and the opportunity to shape high-impact façade solutions across complex projects.

This is a pivotal role within the organisation's PMV function, responsible for guiding a team of façade designers through early-stage concept development, technical coordination, and alignment with procurement and manufacturing. As Façade Design Manager, you will ensure high-quality, accurate, and compliant design output that supports efficient offsite production and seamless on-site installation.

Do you have:

• At least 5 years' experience in cladding and glazing design
• Excellent understanding of construction detailing, sequencing, and buildability
• Good working knowledge in AutoCAD 2D and Revit
• Proven leadership experience and the ability to develop your team
• Architectural Technician qualification (essential requirement) and if you have an Engineering background this would be beneficial
• Proven track record delivering façade / cladding / glazing projects
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and other relevant legislation

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Façade Design Manager to take the lead in a forward-thinking environment where innovation, quality, and people come first.

This employer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

As part of the recruitment process, successful applicants will be required to provide proof of their right to work in the UK. Our client is not currently considering sponsorship applications for this role.