Senior Design Manager

Skilled Careers Ltd; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Design Manager to oversee the design and technical delivery of facades and cladding projects. The successful candidate will manage both internal teams and external consultants to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget, while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. Strong leadership and technical skills are essential for coordinating complex designs. The role involves site travel and active participation in various project phases including design, procurement, and construction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Design Manager in facades or cladding projects.
• Ability to manage design teams and coordinate complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of current regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage design teams and subcontractors.
• Ensure all designs comply with regulations and company standards.
• Monitor project-specific design programmes and budgets.
• Review and approve technical submissions and alternative build methods.
• Act as the main design interface with various teams.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Technical expertise in facades and cladding

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…