Winsearch is working with a prestigious specialist client in the façade and building envelope sector. They've been trading for more than 20 years in this area with extensive experience in major works design, facade remediation, and restoration to existing buildings- among many other areas.
This client is now looking for a Design Manager to work out of their fantastic Portsmouth office. In this role you'll be delivering high-quality facade solutions across new builds, remediation, and complex refurbishment schemes across London, the South East, and the UK as a whole. This is a key role for someone who wants to take full ownership of design delivery on technically challenging projects. It's a leadership position where you'll take charge of facade and glazing design functions from tender all the way through to construction.
Your day-to-day will be:
1. Managing façade & glazing design packages from pre-con through to site delivery
2. Reviewing employer's requirements and technical specs — identifying risks and opportunities early
3. Appointing and managing designers, consultants, and structural engineers
4. Coordinating closely with commercial, estimating, and procurement teams
5. Ensuring all drawings, specs, and design outputs are delivered on time and to a high standard
6. Acting as the main technical point of contact for clients, architects, contractors, and regulators
7. Reviewing and ...