Facade Design Manager

Design Manager - Building Envelope / Façades

Location: Crawley

Salary: Negotiable

Job Type: Permanent

We are currently working with a well-established specialist contractor within the building envelope and façade sector, who are looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Manager with a background in façades, cladding, roofing or the wider building envelope to take ownership of design delivery across a range of technically challenging projects.

The Role

As Design Manager, you will be responsible for managing the design process from pre-construction through to delivery, working closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal project teams to ensure designs are technically compliant, commercially viable and delivered to programme.

• Managing the design process across multiple building envelope projects.
• Coordinating design teams, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Reviewing technical drawings, specifications and design information.
• Ensuring designs comply with relevant regulations, standards and project requirements.
• Managing design programmes, deliverables and technical submissions.
• Identifying and resolving design issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Supporting pre-construction and tender activities where required.
• Working closely with Commercial and Project teams to manage design changes and associated costs.
• Attending design, client and project meetings.
• Ensuring effective communication between design and construction teams.
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Proven experience in a Design Manager / Senior Designer / Design Coordinator position within the building envelope, façade, cladding or construction sector.
• Strong technical understanding of façade and/or building envelope systems.
• Experience managing design packages from concept through to construction.
• Ability to interpret and review technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes and relevant UK standards/regulations.
• Excellent communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• A proactive approach with strong attention to technical detail.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to join an established and growing building envelope specialist.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of technically challenging projects.
• Clear opportunity for professional development and progression.
• Collaborative working environment.
• Long-term career opportunity within a specialist sector.

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