Facade Design Manager (Hybrid)

Green Carbon Talent; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist in facade design is seeking a Facade Design Manager in Nottingham. The role involves leading a team of designers, overseeing technical submissions for façade projects, and driving improvements in design processes. The company offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and opportunities for career progression as it continues to grow.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Flexible working

Stability with long-term projects

Qualifications

• Proven track record in design management within façades, glazing, or aluminium systems.
• Strong leadership skills with experience developing teams.
• Excellent technical knowledge of curtain walling, windows, and aluminium systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 3-4 designers.
• Ensure designs meet client requirements and project specifications.

Skills

Design management experience

Leadership skills

Technical knowledge of curtain walling

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Facade Design Manager

Salary: £52,500 - £62,500

Location: Hybrid (flexible - choose your office days)

We are looking for an experienced Design Manager to join a leading specialist in aluminium façade and glazing systems. Reporting directly to the Directors and Preconstruction Manager, you will oversee a team of 3-4 designers while working closely alongside the other Design Manager/Design Lead.

The business is experiencing a period of rapid growth, with a strong pipeline of long-term projects secured. To support this expansion, the design team is growing — making this a fantastic time to join and play a key role in shaping its future.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 3-4 designers.
• Share responsibility for design delivery alongside the other Design Manager/Design Lead.
• Oversee detailed drawings and technical submissions for curtain walling, glazing, and aluminium façade projects.
• Ensure designs meet client requirements, project specifications, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with Directors, Preconstruction, and wider project teams to support bids and project planning.
• Drive improvements in design processes, standards, and efficiency.
• Support the long-term strategic growth of the design department.

About You

• Proven track record in design management within façades, glazing, or aluminium systems.
• Strong leadership skills with experience developing teams.
• Excellent technical knowledge of curtain walling, windows, and aluminium systems.
• Confident communicator with the ability to liaise across internal and external stakeholders.
• Organised, proactive, and motivated to contribute to a business at a key stage of growth.

What’s on Offer

• £55,000 - £62,500 salary (depending on experience).
• Hybrid working with complete flexibility to choose your office days.
• A chance to join a business in a major growth phase, offering stability and long-term projects.
• Career progression opportunities as the design team continues to expand.
• The opportunity to make a real impact and be part of an exciting journey