Job Title: Design Manager
Employer: EK Facades Ltd
Group: EK Group
Location: Head Office 104 Welling High Street, Kent, DA16 1AD
Reports To: Commercial Director
Employment Type: Full-Time
About EK Facades
EK Facades Ltd operates as the faade and external envelope division of EK Group, delivering specialist cladding, faade and fire remediation packages across London and the South East.
As part of EK Group's integrated structure, which includes EK Glazing and EK Roofing, EK Facades provides a single point of responsibility for complete building envelope solutions. We operate as both specialist subcontractor and Principal Contractor, particularly across fire remediation and recladding schemes where coordination, compliance and programme management are critical.
With over 70 years of combined director-level experience, our approach is commercially intelligent, programme-focused and built around risk reduction and accountability.
The successful candidate will be employed directly by EK Facades Ltd.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and technically capable Design Manager to join our growing design team.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the design, coordination and delivery of faade and recladding schemes, with a strong focus on fire remediation and regulatory compliance. The role requires proven experience on reclad projects and demonstrable knowledge of Building Safety Regulator (BSR) requirements and Gateway planning submissions.
This position is critical to ensuring that our faade systems are compliant, buildable, coordinated and aligned with programme and commercial objectives.
Reporting Structure
Reports directly to the Commercial Director
Works alongside Project Managers
Collaborates closely with the project Team
Liaises with the Procurement Team
Liaises with external consultants, fire engineers and Building Control bodies
Interfaces with EK Group divisions (Glazing and Roofing) where required
Key Responsibilities
Design & Technical Deliv ery
Produce detailed faade design drawings, including: rainscreen cladding systems; EWI render systems; brick slip systems; Structural Framing Systems (SFS); remedial recladding details
Develop construction details in accordance with current regulations and fire compliance requirements
Ensure faade build-ups meet performance, structural and fire safety criteria
Coordinate design information with architects, structural engineers and fire consultants
Prepare and manage drawing issue registers and design documentation
Recladding & Fire Remediation
Design replacement external wall systems for recladding schemes
Review and interpret FRAEW reports and fire strategy documentation
Develop compliant faade remediation details
Coordinate insulation, cavity barrier and fire stopping interfaces
Support intrusive investigation reviews and as-built assessments
BSR & Gateway Submissions
Prepare and coordinate information for Gateway 2 and Gateway 3 submissions
Liaise with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) and relevant authorities
Assist in compiling compliance documentation for higher-risk buildings
Ensure design documentation aligns with Building Safety Act requirements
Support responses to regulatory technical queries
Project & Programme Support
Attend design team meetings and technical workshops
Participate in site visits and technical inspections where required
Provide technical support to site teams during installation
Assist in resolving design-related site queries
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Performance will be assessed against the following:
Accuracy and technical quality of design documentation
Compliance with fire and regulatory requirements
Successful coordination of Gateway submissions
Meeting design programme deadlines
Reduction in design-related site queries and rework
Working Hours
Monday to Friday
8:30am 5:00pm
1-hour unpaid lunch break
37.5 hours per week
Additional hours may be required in line with business needs.
Remuneration & Benefits
Salary: £35,000 £45,000 (depending on experience)
Annual Group performance-based bonus (discretionary)
21 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Workplace pension scheme (auto-enrolment compliant)
Annual salary review (discretionary)
Essential Requirements
Proven experience working as a Design Manager (or in a comparable design lead role) within a faade subcontractor environment
Demonstrable experience working on recladding schemes (essential)
Experience dealing with Building Safety Regulator (BSR) requirements
Experience preparing or supporting Gateway 2 and Gateway 3 submissions
Strong understanding of fire remediation and external wall compliance
Technical knowledge of: rainscreen cladding systems; EWI systems; brick slip systems; Structural Framing Systems
Proficiency in AutoCAD (essential)
Experience with relevant faade detailing software (preferred)
Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations
Ability to interpret and coordinate technical drawings and specifications
Right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship
Desirable (Not Essential)
Degree in Architectural Technology, Civil Engineering or related
Experience on higher-risk residential buildings (HRBs)
Knowledge of CWCT guidelines
Experience working on Design & Build contracts
Familiarity with BIM workflows and coordination
Equal Opportunities
EK Facades Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified individuals regardless of background.
Application Process
To apply for this position, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience.
Benefits
Casual dress
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Work Location
In person
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