Senior Façades Design Manager - Remote-Ready

CPR Recruitment Ltd.; Tonbridge and Malling; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote working

Generous holiday allowance

Job summary

CPR Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Senior Design Manager - Façades in Tonbridge, Kent to lead façade design teams on complex projects.

You will coordinate curtain walling, cladding and envelope systems, drive design programmes, and ensure regulatory compliance with UK standards throughout the project lifecycle. The role requires strong technical knowledge of façades, BIM coordination experience and proven leadership across multi‑discipline teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Design Manager or Façade Design Manager.
• Strong knowledge of curtain walling, cladding and building envelope systems.
• Experience leading design teams and coordinating complex programmes.
• Familiarity with BIM processes and collaborative design environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage design teams, external consultants and subcontractor design activities across façade projects.
• Oversee the design and coordination of curtain walling, cladding and wider building envelope systems.
• Develop, manage and monitor design programmes, ensuring milestones and deadlines are met.
• Ensure designs comply with UK Building Regulations, British and European Standards, CWCT guidance.
• Identify and manage design risks, coordinating with commercial, procurement and construction teams.
• Support collaborative design processes, including BIM coordination and information integration.
• Manage design reviews, technical submissions and information flow throughout the project lifecycle.
• Promote continuous improvement and knowledge-sharing across the design function.

Skills

Team management

Facade design

Building regulations knowledge

BIM coordination

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM processes

Job description

CPR Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Senior Design Manager - Façades in Tonbridge, Kent to lead façade design teams on complex projects.

You will coordinate curtain walling, cladding and envelope systems, drive design programmes, and ensure regulatory compliance with UK standards throughout the project lifecycle. The role requires strong technical knowledge of façades, BIM coordination experience and proven leadership across multi‑discipline teams.