Technical/ Design Manager

Hill McGlynn Recruitment; Potters Bar; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill McGlynn Recruitment is seeking a Technical / Design Manager for its client, a specialist contractor in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire. You will oversee the technical and design process for high-rise recladding projects, ensuring coordination across architects, façade consultants and engineers to deliver compliant design information.

The role focuses on managing design programmes, supporting Building Safety Regulator submissions, and delivering projects from developed design through construction

Qualifications

• Experience managing high-rise recladding projects.
• Experience coordinating Building Safety Regulator submissions.
• Strong understanding of Building Regulations and project specs.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and technical management from developed design through handover.
• Coordinate design teams including architects, façade consultants and engineers.
• Prepare and coordinate BSR submissions and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure design information aligns with project delivery programmes.
• Chair design and technical meetings and manage RFIs and changes.
• Maintain accurate technical records throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

RIBA Stages 3-6

Façade & cladding knowledge

Building Safety Act knowledge

Design coordination

Stakeholder management

Design programme management

Education

Relevant construction/architecture/engineering/design qualification

Job description

Technical / Design Manager

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.

Location: Potters Bar, Hertfordshire

Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum

Sector: Construction / High-Rise Recladding / Façades / Building Safety

Employment Type: Full-time

The Opportunity

Hill McGlynn are currently working with an established specialist contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Technical / Design Manager to join their team, based from their offices in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire.

This is a key technical position within the business, taking responsibility for the design and technical management of high-rise recladding projects across RIBA Stages 3-6.

We are specifically looking for candidates with previous experience within the high-rise recladding sector, including experience in the preparation and coordination of Building Safety Regulator (BSR) submissions.

The successful candidate will work closely with clients, consultants, designers, specialist subcontractors and internal project teams, ensuring design information is coordinated, compliant and suitable for successful project delivery.

The Role

As Technical / Design Manager, you will take ownership of the technical and design process across high-rise recladding projects, from developed design through to construction, completion and handover.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Managing the design and technical process across RIBA Stages 3-6.
• Taking responsibility for the design coordination of high-rise recladding and façade projects.
• Coordinating architects, façade consultants, structural engineers, fire consultants and specialist subcontractors.
• Supporting and coordinating the preparation of Building Safety Regulator submissions.
• Ensuring design information meets relevant Building Regulations, Building Safety Act requirements and project specifications.
• Managing design programmes, information release schedules and technical deliverables.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, reports and technical submissions.
• Identifying and resolving design coordination, buildability and compliance issues.
• Chairing and contributing to design and technical meetings.
• Managing RFIs, design changes, approvals and technical queries.
• Coordinating specialist façade and cladding design packages.
• Working closely with project and site teams throughout the construction phase.
• Ensuring technical information is issued in line with project programmes.
• Supporting procurement through the review and coordination of subcontractor design information.
• Maintaining accurate technical and design records throughout the project lifecycle.

Supporting Project Completion, Handover And Close-out Requirements

About You

We are looking for an experienced Technical Manager or Design Manager with specialist knowledge of high-rise recladding projects and the current building safety environment.

You Will Ideally Have

• Previous Technical or Design Management experience within the high-rise recladding sector - essential.
• Experience Preparing, Coordinating Or Supporting BSR Submissions - Essential.
• Strong experience working across RIBA Stages 3-6.
• A strong technical understanding of façades, cladding and building-envelope systems.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams and specialist consultants.
• A good understanding of the Building Safety Act, Building Regulations and regulatory requirements affecting higher-risk buildings.
• Experience reviewing technical drawings, specifications and design information.
• Strong knowledge of design coordination, buildability and construction sequencing.
• Experience managing design programmes and information release schedules.
• The ability to identify and resolve complex technical and design issues.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• A relevant construction, architecture, engineering or design qualification would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

Salary up to £75,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Based from the Potters Bar, Hertfordshire office.

Key Technical / Design Management position within an established specialist contractor.

Opportunity to work on complex high-rise recladding projects.

Responsibility across RIBA Stages 3-6.

Significant involvement in Building Safety Regulator submissions and compliance.

Opportunity to work alongside experienced façade, construction and building-safety professionals.

Long-term career development and progression opportunities.