Design Manager - Cladding

Overview

Lead design lifecycle for facade/cladding projects, manage team, ensure compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• design lifecycle
• progress monitoring
• design review
• technical guidance
• team leadership
• coordination

Tasks

-Lead the design life cycle, from initial concept through to final delivery -Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions where necessary -Review and approve design proposals, drawings, and technical documentation for accuracy and compliance. -Provide technical guidance and problem-solving -Leading a design team and mentoring others -Overseeing design stages, coordinating with architects, fire engineers and other colleagues -Ensuring projects meeting critical deadlines

Requirements

• fire safety
• cladding
• 5+ years
• design management
• fire remediation

What You Bring

You will ideally have 5+ years in cladding/facade design management and it would be adventurous to have fire remediation experience. -Understanding of fire safety regulations, cladding systems, and materials used in envelope cladding

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Benefits

Hybrid working available (x3 days in the office in Hampshire) -Projects ranging from £2m-20m.

About Premises Recruitment Ltd

-Founded in 2001 by industry insiders, Premises Recruitment Ltd emerged to bridge the gap between construction firms and specialist talent. -Privately owned and independent, the firm has built trusted relationships with Tier 1 contractors, developers and niche consultants. -Their divisions span prime residential, main contracting, interiors, facades, affordable housing and M&E/FM—mirroring the full diversity of modern construction. -They cover roles from site managers and engineers to commercial managers, BIM specialists and MEP consultants, handling both permanent and temporary hires. -Known for rapid delivery, their team averages a 3-day turnaround from vacancy to candidate shortlist. -Despite modest financials—just over £100k in current assets as of May 2024—they’ve retained strong profitability and balance sheet stability. -Their consultants boast over a decade’s average tenure, fueling deep sector knowledge and continuity in client service. -Standout facts include preferred-supplier status with major UK contractors and a reputation for highly confidential and repeat business partnerships.

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