SENIOR DESIGN MANAGER - FAÇADES
Location: Tonbridge, Kent
Salary: Competitive, DOE + Excellent Benefits
THE OPPORTUNITY
CPXR is recruiting for a Senior Design Manager - Façades to join an established specialist façade contractor based in Tonbridge, Kent.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Design Manager with a strong background in façade systems and building envelope solutions to take on a senior role within a technically driven business.
You will lead and coordinate design teams across complex façade projects, overseeing design programmes, technical compliance and consultant coordination from early design stages through to delivery. This role would suit someone with a specialist façade contracting background who is looking for greater responsibility, technically challenging projects and long-term career progression.
The company offers a supportive working environment, opportunities to work on high-profile projects, flexible remote working by agreement and a generous holiday allowance.
THE ROLE
- Lead and manage design teams, external consultants and subcontractor design activities across façade projects.
- Oversee the design and coordination of curtain walling, cladding and wider building envelope systems.
- Develop, manage and monitor design programmes, ensuring key milestones and project deadlines are achieved.
- Ensure designs comply with UK Building Regulations, relevant British and European Standards, CWCT guidance and industry best practice.
- Identify and manage design risks, coordinating technical solutions with commercial, procurement and construction teams.
- Support collaborative design processes, including BIM coordination and the integration of architectural and engineering information.
- Manage design reviews, technical submissions and information flow throughout the project lifecycle.
- Promote continuous improvement, knowledge-sharing and best practice across the design function.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Proven experience as a Senior Design Manager, Design Manager or Façade Design Manager.
- Background working for a specialist façade contractor, ideally in a design management capacity.
- Strong technical understanding of curtain walling, cladding and building envelope systems.
- Good knowledge of UK Building Regulations, British and European Standards, CWCT guidance and industry best practice.
- Experience managing design teams, external consultants and complex design programmes.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, with Revit experience advantageous.
- Understanding of BIM processes and collaborative design environments.
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