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A contractor specialising in Faades is seeking an experienced Facades Design Manager for a permanent role and join their team in Essex.
Salary: 70,000 - 75,000
Start Date: ASAP
Key Responsibilities:
- Design Management: Lead the development of faade packages from tender through to construction (RIBA Stages 4-6).
- Construction Drawings: Produce or review detailed construction drawings, including elevations, fixings, sub-grid layouts, and fabrication-level details.
- Design Compliance: Ensure all designs meet fire, acoustic, thermal, structural, and warranty requirements.
- Coordination: Coordinate with subcontractors, architects, and suppliers to resolve design issues and maintain buildability.
- Programme & Delivery: Maintain design programmes and monitor drawing release dates in line with project sequencing.
Qualifications:
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in faade design, with solid exposure to rainscreen cladding, curtain walling, SFS, GRC, and windows/doors.
- Software Proficiency: Proficient in AutoCAD; Revit and BIM experience desirable.
- Project Management: Confident managing 3-6 projects simultaneously, balancing technical and commercial delivery needs.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of UK regulations, including fire safety, NHBC, CWCT, and warranty compliance.
What We Offer:
- Opportunity to manage a diverse and interesting workload, with real technical responsibility.
- Work with a tight-knit design team delivering high-quality external envelope solutions.
- Room to grow into senior leadership or mentoring roles within the design department.
- Flexibility, autonomy, and a team that values precision and practical coordination.
- Training and guidance from experienced team members and external training services.
Interested applicants are invited to apply by sending their most up-to-date CV.
