Design Manager

Job Title: Design Manager Location: Chelmsford Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 per year (DOE) Quarterly Bonus Benefits: 25 Days Holiday Bank Holidays | Family-Feel Culture | Long-Term Growth Path Why Join? Are you ready to take ownership of the design management process on major re-cladding projects in London? This is a rare opportunity to step into a pivotal role with a well-established main contractor that's been a trusted name in the faade and envelope industry for over 50 years. As Design Manager, you'll play a central part in managing and improving how design processes are delivered across re-cladding schemes. You'll be joining at an exciting stage of growth, with the opportunity to shape a department, create new procedures, and influence the way projects are delivered from a technical and compliance perspective. As a Design Manager you'll be working from 7:30am - 5:00pm , primarily site-based with some time spent in the office. This role offers hands-on project exposure and the chance to grow with a stable, values-driven business that continues to invest in its people and its future. Your Role as a Design Manager will include: Overseeing and managing the faade design process for remedial re-cladding works (no design creation involved) Reviewing and checking drawings for compliance, buildability, and accuracy Liaising with sub-contractors, consultants, and internal teams to ensure seamless delivery Finding alternative technical solutions when required The Successful Design Manager Will Need: Proven background in faade or cladding design management within the UK contracting environment Experience managing the design process on refurbishment or re-cladding projects Ability to coordinate between consultants, site teams, and subcontractors Comfortable working from site and dealing with live project environments Strong understanding of AutoCAD and design documentation Keywords: Design Manager, Faade, Cladding, Re-cladding, Design Management, Building Envelope, AutoCAD, Site Based, Facade Design, Remedial Works, Chelmsford, London Projects, Construction, Main Contractor, Curtain Walling, Design Process, Faade Contractor, Project Management, Technical Drawings, Faade Remediation

Location: Chelmsford, South East, GB

Posted Date: 7/3/2025