Facade Design Manager

A contractor specialising in Façades is seeking an experienced Facades Design Manager for a permanent role and join their team in Essex.

Salary: £70,000 - £75,000
Start Date: ASAP

Key Responsibilities:

• Design Management: Lead the development of façade packages from tender through to construction (RIBA Stages 4-6).


• Construction Drawings: Produce or review detailed construction drawings, including elevations, fixings, sub-grid layouts, and fabrication-level details.


• Design Compliance: Ensure all designs meet fire, acoustic, thermal, structural, and warranty requirements.


• Coordination: Coordinate with subcontractors, architects, and suppliers to resolve design issues and maintain buildability.


• Programme & Delivery: Maintain design programmes and monitor drawing release dates in line with project sequencing.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in façade design, with solid exposure to rainscreen cladding, curtain walling, SFS, GRC, and windows/doors.


• Software Proficiency: Proficient in AutoCAD; Revit and BIM experience desirable.


• Project Management: Confident managing 3-6 projects simultaneously, balancing technical and commercial delivery needs.


• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of UK regulations, including fire safety, NHBC, CWCT, and warranty compliance.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to manage a diverse and interesting workload, with real technical responsibility.


• Work with a tight-knit design team delivering high-quality external envelope solutions.


• Room to grow into senior leadership or mentoring roles within the design department.


• Flexibility, autonomy, and a team that values precision and practical coordination.


• Training and guidance from experienced team members and external training services.

Interested applicants are invited to apply by sending their most up-to-date CV.