Senior Design Manager

Skilled Careers Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design consultancy is seeking a Senior Design Manager to oversee facades and cladding projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. The successful candidate will lead design teams and collaborate closely with commercial and operations teams. Key responsibilities include managing project programmes, reviewing technical submissions, and maintaining compliance with regulations. This role requires proven leadership and technical expertise in the field.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing design teams and projects.
• Strong knowledge of building regulations and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead design teams through all project phases.
• Ensure designs meet regulations and standards.
• Oversee project-specific design programmes and budgets.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Technical expertise in facades

Project management

Coordination of complex designs

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…