Facades Design Lead: Roofing & Cladding

Facades Talent Group; Lewes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term role

Autonomy

Established regional specialist

Job summary

Facades Talent Group is seeking a Design Manager to lead roofing and cladding design across East Sussex. You will manage the design process from tender to completion, coordinating drawings and specifications while liaising with clients, main contractors, architects and engineers.

The role requires strong envelope system knowledge, AutoCAD proficiency (Revit/3D is a plus), and a valid UK driving licence. This is a stable, long-term position with excellent project pipelines.

Qualifications

• Proven design management experience within roofing, cladding or the wider building envelope sector.
• Strong technical knowledge of envelope systems and detailing.
• AutoCAD proficiency (Revit/3D an advantage).
• Confident dealing with main contractors and design teams.
• Relevant qualification in construction, design or engineering.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design process for roofing and cladding packages from tender through to completion.
• Produce and coordinate design drawings, details and specifications.
• Liaise with clients, main contractors, architects, structural engineers and system manufacturers.
• Ensure designs meet building regs, NHBC and relevant British Standards.
• Support the estimating team with technical input at tender stage.
• Review and approve subcontractor and supplier drawings.
• Resolve technical queries on live projects and attend design team meetings.

Skills

Design management

Technical envelope knowledge

Client liaison

Contractor liaison

Education

Qualification in construction/design/engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

3D modelling

Job description

Facades Talent Group is seeking a Design Manager to lead roofing and cladding design across East Sussex. You will manage the design process from tender to completion, coordinating drawings and specifications while liaising with clients, main contractors, architects and engineers.

The role requires strong envelope system knowledge, AutoCAD proficiency (Revit/3D is a plus), and a valid UK driving licence. This is a stable, long-term position with excellent project pipelines.