Design Manager - Cladding

Overview

Manage design teams and coordinate façade/cladding projects, ensuring compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• design coordination
• design management
• team management
• consultant oversight
• project collaboration
• regulatory compliance

Tasks

-Lead and coordinate design activities across multiple remediation projects. -Actively drive the design process from preconstruction through to construction and completion, identifying potential challenges and supporting practical solutions. -Manage internal design teams and external consultants, including Fire Engineers and Risk Assessors, Structural Engineers, Facade Designers and Principal Designer Advisors. -Collaborate closely with Project Directors and manage input across 8-10 live projects. -Ensure compliance with the latest Building Safety Act and façade regulations.

Requirements

• design management
• façade
• cladding
• principal contractor
• hybrid

What You Bring

My client is a specialist façade contractor, with the capability to act as principal contractor on cladding remediation projects. 🔎 My client are currently seeking a talented and driven Design Manager to join their growing team, specialising in façade projects (cladding) across a portfolio of live projects. 🏢 This role will require someone in the office for x4 days a week, with one day working from home. 🏙️ *Proven experience in design management, within the façade industry is essential*

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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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