Senior Design Manager

Job Description

Senior Design Manager - Facades & Cladding

Location:
Kent (site travel required)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to lead the design and technical delivery of facades and cladding projects
. This role involves managing internal design teams and external consultants, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and compliance standards
. The position requires strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and the ability to coordinate complex, high‑risk designs in line with current regulations.

• Lead and manage design teams, subcontractors, and consultants through design, procurement, and construction phases
  .

• Ensure all designs are fully coordinated, regulation‑compliant
  , and aligned with company standards and best practice.

• Develop, manage, and monitor project‑specific design programmes and budgets
  .

• Review and approve technical submissions
  , alternative build methods, and value engineering proposals
  .

• Act as the main design interface with Commercial, Operations, and Client teams
  .

• Oversee document control, design approvals, RFIs, and change management processes
  .

• Attend site visits and technical meetings to monitor construction prog…