Head of Design - Facades

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to oversee design management for façade projects in London. This role offers the chance to influence high-value projects and drive best practices in safety and sustainability, with directorship potential for the right candidate.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus scheme

Clear progression to directorship

Opportunity to shape technical strategy

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Design Manager or similar role.
• Strong track record in façade or cladding projects.
• Detail-oriented leader with a passion for safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead design management for fire remediation and recladding projects.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations and project objectives.
• Liaise with external consultants and stakeholders.

Skills

Technical knowledge of external envelope systems

Design process management

Building regulations understanding

Fire safety compliance

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

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Directorship considered for the right candidate

Fire Remediation & Recladding Projects | Principal Contractor | Projects up to £20M

About the Company

A nationally recognised specialist contractor delivering high-quality external envelope solutions across the UK. Renowned for its expertise in fire remediation and recladding, the company operates as a Principal Contractor on complex, safety-critical schemes.

As part of its continued growth and dedication to technical excellence, the business is seeking to strengthen its London-based team with a senior design expert who will play a key role in shaping project delivery and ensuring compliance across landmark schemes.

The company champions innovation, quality, and career development—offering outstanding opportunities to progress in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Design Manager to join the London team and take ownership of design management across a portfolio of fire remediation and recladding projects, acting as Principal Contractor.

You will lead the design process from early-stage concept through to construction, ensuring design integrity, compliance with building regulations, and alignment with project objectives. You will liaise with external consultants, internal teams, and key stakeholders, taking a strategic role in shaping the technical direction of the projects.

This role offers the chance to work on high-profile schemes valued up to £20M and influence best practices in façade design, safety, and sustainability.

For the right candidate, the company would consider a directorship position, reflecting the strategic importance of this role.

Salary & Benefits

• £80,000 – £100,000 basic salary (dependent on experience)
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Clear progression to directorship or senior leadership
• Opportunity to shape technical strategy and delivery at a business-wide level

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Design Manager, Design Lead, or similar role within façade or cladding projects
• Strong technical knowledge of external envelope systems, including fire remediation design
• Track record of managing the design process on Principal Contractor projects
• Excellent understanding of building regulations, fire safety compliance, CDM, and relevant standards
• Capable of coordinating with multiple stakeholders including architects, engineers, and clients
• A detail-oriented, proactive leader with a passion for safe and efficient design
• Ambitious and commercially minded – with potential to step into a directorship role

This is a rare opportunity to take a senior leadership position in the technical delivery of complex façade projects and shape the future of building safety and design in London.