Design Manager - Facades

Deputy Design ManagerLocation: Leicester (with site visits as required) | Sector: Construction – Cladding, Façades & Remedial Works

Role OverviewWe are a Leicester-based construction specialist delivering high-quality cladding, façade, and remedial projects across the UK. We are seeking a Deputy Design Manager to support the Design Manager in coordinating and managing the design process from pre‐construction through to project completion. This role is critical in ensuring design compliance, coordination, and buildability, working closely with consultants, suppliers, and site teams to resolve technical and design‐related issues efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Design Manager in managing the design process from pre‐construction to project completion

Coordinate and manage design information between consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams

Review drawings, specifications, schedules, and technical submissions for accuracy and compliance

Support compliance with UK Building Regulations, industry standards, and project‐specific requirements

Assist the Design Manager with Building Safety Regulator (BSR) requirements, including Gateway submissions

Attend and contribute to site meetings, design workshops, and coordination meetings

Support the Design Manager in responding to site queries and resolving design‐related issues

Undertake site visits to understand construction progress and identify design impacts or risks

Assist in managing design changes and ensuring updates are communicated to relevant stakeholders

Actively develop technical, regulatory, and construction knowledge, particularly in façade and remedial works

Skills & Experience

Experience in a design, technical, or design coordination role within the construction industry

Strong understanding of the construction design process and full project lifecycle

Ability to read, interpret, and interrogate technical drawings and documentation

Knowledge of UK Building Regulations and familiarity with BSR processes

Understanding of passive fire protection principles, particularly relevant to cladding and façade systems

Experience using digital design management platforms (e.g. Procore, Viewpoint, Asite)

Working knowledge of AutoCAD (2D and 3D)

Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to liaise effectively across teams

Organised, methodical, and capable of managing multiple workstreams

Proactive, solution‐focused, and pragmatic approach to problem‐solving

High attention to detail with a practical mindset

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