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Owner at Albion Recruitment - White Collar Construction
Directorship considered for the right candidate
Fire Remediation & Recladding Projects | Principal Contractor | Projects up to £20M
About the Company
A nationally recognised specialist contractor delivering high-quality external envelope solutions across the UK. Renowned for its expertise in fire remediation and recladding, the company operates as a Principal Contractor on complex, safety-critical schemes.
As part of its continued growth and dedication to technical excellence, the business is seeking to strengthen its London-based team with a senior design expert who will play a key role in shaping project delivery and ensuring compliance across landmark schemes.
The company champions innovation, quality, and career development—offering outstanding opportunities to progress in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
About the Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Design Manager to join the London team and take ownership of design management across a portfolio of fire remediation and recladding projects, acting as Principal Contractor.
You will lead the design process from early-stage concept through to construction, ensuring design integrity, compliance with building regulations, and alignment with project objectives. You will liaise with external consultants, internal teams, and key stakeholders, taking a strategic role in shaping the technical direction of the projects.
This role offers the chance to work on high-profile schemes valued up to £20M and influence best practices in façade design, safety, and sustainability.
For the right candidate, the company would consider a directorship position, reflecting the strategic importance of this role.
Salary & Benefits
* £80,000 – £100,000 basic salary (dependent on experience)
* Performance-related bonus scheme
* Clear progression to directorship or senior leadership
* Opportunity to shape technical strategy and delivery at a business-wide level
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Senior Design Manager, Design Lead, or similar role within façade or cladding projects
* Strong technical knowledge of external envelope systems, including fire remediation design
* Track record of managing the design process on Principal Contractor projects
* Excellent understanding of building regulations, fire safety compliance, CDM, and relevant standards
* Capable of coordinating with multiple stakeholders including architects, engineers, and clients
* A detail-oriented, proactive leader with a passion for safe and efficient design
* Ambitious and commercially minded – with potential to step into a directorship role
This is a rare opportunity to take a senior leadership position in the technical delivery of complex façade projects and shape the future of building safety and design in London.
Apply now to take your next big step.
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* Seniority level
Director
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* Employment type
Full-time
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* Job function
Design, Engineering, and Management
* Industries
Construction, Design Services, and Fire Protection
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