Design Manager – Facades & Cladding

Design Manager – Facades & Cladding

Location:

Leicester (Office-based / Hybrid)
Salary:
Up to £65,000 (DOE) + package

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Design Manager specialising in facades and cladding to join a growing contractor based in Leicester. You will manage the façade design process from pre-construction through to installation, ensuring technical compliance, buildability, and programme alignment.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage façade design development across multiple projects

* Coordinate architects, consultants, and specialist designers

* Ensure designs comply with building regulations, fire safety, and CWCT standards

* Review and approve design drawings, calculations, and specifications

* Manage design risk, technical queries, and change control

* Support pre-construction, estimating, and delivery teams

* Attend design team and client meetings

Requirements

* Proven experience as a Design Manager (or Senior Designer) within facades and cladding

* Strong technical knowledge of façade systems (rainscreen, curtain walling, SFS, glazing, fire compliance)

* Experience working on commercial and residential projects

* Excellent coordination and stakeholder management skills

* Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

* Strong understanding of UK building regulations and façade standards

What’s on Offer

* Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience

* Attractive benefits package

* Long-term career progression within a specialist contractor

* Involvement in technically challenging and high-profile projects