Senior Design Manager - Facade

Senior Design Manager - Facade

£80,000 - £90,000 + Car Allowance + Package

We're supporting a growing contractor and housebuilder with an established development arm, now entering a major new phase of expansion under new ownership and a highly respected leadership team. With a secured pipeline of façade remediation and re‑cladding schemes, the business is building a new specialist division focused on delivering complex building envelope projects to the highest technical and safety standards.

This is a key appointment within the division, working closely with senior leadership, development, technical, pre‑construction and delivery teams to shape and lead façade design strategy across multiple live and upcoming projects. The workload spans a range of high‑rise re‑cladding schemes delivered in occupied and live environments across Greater London.

As Senior Design Manager, you will take ownership of the façade design process from early stages through to construction, ensuring compliance, buildability and technical excellence across all schemes while driving coordination, risk management and design assurance throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities of the Senior Design Manager:

• Pre‑construction management of all façade‑related design activities, ensuring clarity, compliance and buildability
• Supporting the development and technical teams through the RIBA stages
• Providing strategic façade advice, including input into design briefs and dedicated façade briefs
• Supporting Building Safety Act submissions and ensuring all façade design meets regulatory requirements
• Providing technical support to site teams to ensure façade elements are delivered in line with specifications
• Managing supplier relationships, reviewing new products and identifying opportunities for improved value and performance
• Liaising with architects, consultants and subcontractors to ensure design suitability, coordination and resolution of complex details pre‑start
• Managing external consultants, façade designers and specialist subcontractors
• Driving buildability reviews, technical solutions and risk management
• Coordinating design information to align with programme and commercial objectives
• Managing RFIs, technical queries and design changes through to construction issue

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience as a Senior Design Manager or strong Design Manager within a main contractor
• A solid background in cladding remediation / façade‑led projects, ideally within London
• Strong technical knowledge of rainscreen, curtain walling, SFS, insulation and façade systems
• Up‑to‑date understanding of Building Regulations, fire safety standards and BSA gateway requirements
• Experience supporting both pre‑construction and live delivery teams
• Confidence managing multiple stakeholders on complex, urban, occupied‑environment projects
• Strong communication, coordination and problem‑solving skills

What's in it for you:

• £80,000 - £90,000 basic salary
• Car allowance
• Pension + wider benefits
• Opportunity to join a new specialist division at the ground floor with progression opportunities