Technical/ Design Manager in Potters Bar

Energy Jobline ZR; Potters Bar; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

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 Potters Bar offices, 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.

The successful candidate will have high-rise recladding sector experience, including experience in the

Qualifications

• Essential: prior Technical or Design Management in high-rise recladding.
• Experience preparing, coordinating or supporting Building Safety Regulator submissions.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and Building Safety Act requirements.
• Experience across RIBA Stages 3-6 and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and technical process across RIBA Stages 3-6.
• Coordinate architects, façade consultants, structural and fire engineers, and subcontractors.
• Prepare and coordinate Building Safety Regulator submissions.
• Ensure design information complies with Building Regulations and project specs.
• Manage design programmes and information release schedules.
• Review drawings, specifications and technical submissions.
• Resolve design coordination, buildability, and compliance issues.
• Chair design and technical meetings.
• Support procurement with design information coordination.
• Maintain accurate technical and design records.
• Support handover and close-out.

Skills

High-rise recladding

BSR submissions

RIBA Stages 3-6

Facades / building envelope

Stakeholder management

Coordination of design teams

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Construction/Architecture/Engineering degree

Job description

Job Description

• Technical / Design Manager
• Location: Potters Bar, Hertfordshire
• Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum

Technical / Design Manager

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.