Roofing & Cladding Design Manager

MACMORAN RECRUITMENT Limited; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building envelope specialist in Warrington is seeking an experienced Cladding & Roofing Design Manager. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years' experience in roofing or cladding design, strong technical understanding, and should be competent with design software like AutoCAD. This role offers a competitive salary, ongoing training, and an excellent progression route into a Senior Designer position.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Company pension

Ongoing training and professional development

Excellent progression route

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a design role within the roofing or cladding sector.
• Strong understanding of design systems and installation processes.
• Confident in interpreting architectural and structural drawings.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed working and fabrication drawings for roofing and cladding systems.
• Liaise with architects and site teams to resolve technical queries.
• Attend client design meetings and conduct site surveys.

Skills

Design role experience in roofing, cladding, or building envelope sector

Understanding of façade, roofing, envelope systems

Competence with design software (AutoCAD)

Liaison skills with clients and teams

Proactive problem-solving

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Cladding & Roofing Design Manager - Warrington

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + Benefits

Location: Warrington (Office-based with site visits)

Our client is a leading building envelope subcontractor delivering high-quality roofing, cladding, and full envelope solutions across major commercial and industrial projects. Due to sustained growth, they're now looking to bring an experienced Cladding & Roofing Design Manager into their expanding team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-respected, long-established specialist, with real scope to progress into a Senior Designer Manager role as the business continues to grow.

The Role

Working as part of a busy design and technical team, you'll take responsibility for producing accurate drawings, supporting project delivery, and ensuring all design work meets technical, safety, and client requirements. You'll be heavily involved in both the design office and on‑site coordination, acting as a key link between clients, architects, suppliers, and installation teams.

You’ll work across a wide range of building envelope systems, including:

• Standing seam
• Composite panels
• Rain screen cladding
• Single‑ply roofing
• Hot‑melt roofing
• SFS (Steel Framing Systems)

Key Responsibilities

• Produce detailed working drawings and fabrication drawings for roofing and cladding systems.
• Interpret architectural, structural, and steelwork drawings, raising design queries where needed.
• Attend client design meetings (in person and via Teams).
• Liaise with architects, consultants, system manufacturers, and customers throughout the design process.
• Work closely with site teams to resolve technical queries and ensure smooth installation.
• Create material take‑offs, schedules, and assist with procurement.
• Conduct site surveys and measurements as required.
• Support the wider design function and get involved with other areas of the business where appropriate.

About You

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a design role within the roofing, cladding, or building envelope sector.
• Strong understanding of façade, roofing, and envelope systems and their installation processes.
• Competent with relevant design software (e.g., AutoCAD or similar CAD packages).
• Confident liaising with clients, architects, and site teams.
• Able to interpret architectural and structural drawings accurately.
• A team player with a proactive, problem‑solving approach.
• Ambitious and keen to take on more responsibility as the business grows.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Company pension
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Excellent progression route into Senior Designer role
• Supportive and stable working environment

If you're an experienced Roofing & Cladding Design Manager looking to develop your career within a growing building envelope specialist, this is an excellent opportunity.

Apply now and join a leading specialist investing in your development.