Senior Design Lead - Façades

Ford & Stanley Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor in the East Midlands is seeking a Senior Design Lead (Façade Specialist) to oversee the entire design process for multiple complex projects. In this pivotal role, you will lead a team of Design Managers, ensuring compliance and technical accuracy while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £65,000 with responsibilities including managing client relations and implementing value engineering opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading design teams and managing complex design projects.
• Strong understanding of building regulations and compliance.
• Expertise in coordinating multiple stakeholders throughout the design process.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design function across multiple complex projects.
• Ensure all design requirements are accurately addressed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Act as the key point of contact for design matters and client relationships.

Skills

Team leadership

Design management

Technical authority

Value engineering

Document control

Job description

Senior Design Lead (Façade Specialist) | Derby (Regular Site Travel) | up to £65,000 | Permanent

The Opportunity

Join a market‑leading Specialist Construction Contractor focused on high‑quality building envelope and façade solutions. This is a crucial leadership position where you will be instrumental in managing the entire design process across multiple complex projects, from pre‑construction through to final completion. You will lead and mentor a team of Design Managers, providing technical authority, ensuring compliance, and integrating detailed design with programme and commercial requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design function, coordinating internal and external design managers, teams, and specialist design sub‑contractors.
• Ensure all design requirements are met, undertaking thorough review and interrogation from the tender stage onwards.
• Coordinate all interface details and prepare high‑quality technical submissions for products and materials.
• Act as the key point of contact for design matters, managing relationships with the client's design team and consultant partners.
• Identify and implement Value Engineering (VE) opportunities and ensure compliance with contract requirements, programme, and budget.
• Oversee effective document control, RFI management, and the timely flow of information to site teams.