Senior Design Manager

Skilled Careers Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead the design and technical delivery of facades and cladding projects. This role requires strong technical expertise, the ability to manage design teams, and ensure project delivery meets the highest standards of quality, compliance, and budget constraints. The successful candidate will oversee design processes, coordinate with various teams, and monitor project progress through site visits and meetings. Experience in similar roles is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading design teams in facades and cladding projects is essential.
• Ability to coordinate complex designs in accordance with regulations.
• Strong background in compliance and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage design teams through all project phases.
• Ensure designs meet compliance and company standards.
• Develop and monitor project-specific design programmes.

Skills

Technical expertise

Leadership capability

Project management

Job description

Job Description

Senior Design Manager - Facades & Cladding

Location: Kent (site travel required)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to lead the design and technical delivery of facades and cladding projects. This role involves managing internal design teams and external consultants, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and compliance standards. The position requires strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and the ability to coordinate complex, high‑risk designs in line with current regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage design teams, subcontractors, and consultants through design, procurement, and construction phases.

• Ensure all designs are fully coordinated, regulation‑compliant, and aligned with company standards and best practice.

• Develop, manage, and monitor project‑specific design programmes and budgets.

• Review and approve technical submissions, alternative build methods, and value engineering proposals.

• Act as the main design interface with Commercial, Operations, and Client teams.

• Oversee document control, design approvals, RFIs, and change management processes.

• Attend site visits and technical meetings to monitor construction prog…