Design Manager

Job Title: Design Manager

Workplace Type: Remote (Occasional Site & Office Visits)

Salary: Up to £70,000 + Package

We are working with a growing façades subcontractor delivering building envelope packages across London and the South East.

The business covers SFS, cladding, glazing, and remediation works, typically across projects ranging from £3m–£20m. With a strong pipeline of repeat work, they are now looking to appoint a Design Manager to support continued growth.

The Role

This is a hands-on position taking ownership of façade design across multiple projects. You will manage a small in-house design team, oversee technical submissions, and ensure projects are delivered in line with programme and current regulations.

This role would suit someone practical, detail-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced subcontractor environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate façade design across multiple projects
• Lead and support a small in-house design team
• Prepare and review technical submissions and design documentation
• Ensure compliance with UK regulations, particularly fire and safety requirements
• Work closely with project managers, consultants, and site teams
• Manage design programmes, deadlines, and design changes
• Support buildability and provide technical input during pre-construction

What We’re Looking For

• Strong background in façades design
• Proven experience producing technical submissions and managing design documentation
• Experience managing or coordinating a design team
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK building regulations (particularly fire compliance)
• Comfortable working to project programmes and deadlines
• Detail-focused, reliable, and organised
• Experience mentoring or developing junior designers
• Strong coordination and communication skills
• Broad knowledge across façade systems and materials

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £70,000 + package
• Flexible, predominantly remote working
• Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious contractor
• Strong pipeline of secured projects