Winsearch is working with a prestigious specialist client in the façade and building envelope sector. They have been trading for more than 20 years with extensive experience in major works design, facade remediation, and restoration to existing buildings among many other areas.
This client is now looking for a Design Manager to work out of their fantastic Portsmouth office. In this role you will be delivering high‑quality façade solutions across new builds, remediation, and complex refurbishment schemes in London, the South East, and the UK as a whole. It is a leadership position where you will take charge of façade and glazing design functions from tender all the way through to construction.
Responsibilities
- Managing façade & glazing design packages from pre‑construction through to site delivery
- Reviewing employer's requirements and technical specifications – identifying risks and opportunities early
- Appointing and managing designers, consultants, and structural engineers
- Coordinating closely with commercial, estimating, and procurement teams
- Ensuring all drawings, specs, and design outputs are delivered on time and to a high standard
- Acting as the main technical point of contact for clients, architects, contractors, and regulators
- Reviewing and signing off subcontractor and supplier designs
- Managing the design risk register and leading design reviews
- Supporting testing strategies (air, water, fire performance, etc.)
- Embedding H&S, CDM regulations, sustainability, and fire safety into every stage of design
- Working closely with site and production teams to ensure designs are practical and buildable
About you
Around 7+ years' experience in façade / glazing design or design management.
Strong background working with
- Curtain walling
- Rainscreen cladding
- Windows & doors
- Unitised façades or bespoke glazing systems
Good working knowledge of CWCT standards and UK Building Regulations.
Experience using
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- Microsoft Project
- Standard Microsoft Office tools
- Facade software (e.g. SchüCal, LogiKal)
Nice to have
- Relevant degree (Architecture, Engineering, Façade Engineering, etc.)
- Exposure to sustainability standards like BREEAM or LEED
Who'll do well
- A confident design leader who can manage multiple projects at once
- Strong communicator – comfortable dealing with clients and senior stakeholders
- Detail‑focused, but still commercially aware
- Solutions‑driven with a proactive mindset
- Big on safety, quality, and getting things right first time
You will be joining a business with a strong pipeline of work, a solid industry reputation, and the opportunity to genuinely influence how façade design is delivered across a range of high‑profile projects. If you are ready to step into a role where you can own the design process and make an impact, this is well worth the time it will take you to apply.
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This client is now looking for a Design Manager to work out of their fantastic Portsmouth office. In this role you will be delivering high‑quality façade solutions across new builds, remediation, and complex refurbishment schemes in London, the South East, and the UK as a whole. It is a leadership position where you will take charge of façade and glazing design functions from tender all the way through to construction.
Responsibilities
- Managing façade & glazing design packages from pre‑construction through to site delivery
- Reviewing employer’s requirements and technical specifications – identifying risks and opportunities early
- Appointing and managing designers, consultants, and structural engineers
- Coordinating closely with commercial, estimating, and procurement teams
- Ensuring all drawings, specs, and design outputs are delivered on time and to a high standard
- Acting as the main technical point of contact for clients, architects, contractors, and regulators
- Reviewing and signing off subcontractor and supplier designs
- Managing the design risk register and leading design reviews
- Supporting testing strategies (air, water, fire performance, etc.)
- Embedding H&S, CDM regulations, sustainability, and fire safety into every stage of design
- Working closely with site and production teams to ensure designs are practical and buildable
About you
Around 7+ years’ experience in façade / glazing design or design management.
Strong background working with
- Curtain walling
- Rainscreen cladding
- Windows & doors
- Unitised façades or bespoke glazing systems
Good working knowledge of CWCT standards and UK Building Regulations.
Experience using
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- Microsoft Project
- Standard Microsoft Office tools
- Facade software (e.g. SchüCal, LogiKal)
Nice to have
- Relevant degree (Architecture, Engineering, Façade Engineering, etc.)
- Exposure to sustainability standards like BREEAM or LEED
Who’ll do well
- A confident design leader who can manage multiple projects at once
- Strong communicator – comfortable dealing with clients and senior stakeholders
- Detail‑focused, but still commercially aware
- Solutions‑driven with a proactive mindset
- Big on safety, quality, and getting things right first time
You will be joining a business with a strong pipeline of work, a solid industry reputation, and the opportunity to genuinely influence how façade design is delivered across a range of high‑profile projects. If you are ready to step into a role where you can own the design process and make an impact, this is well worth the time it will take you to apply.
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