Senior Design Manager
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- Facades & Cladding Location: Kent (site travel required) We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to lead the design and technical delivery of facades and cladding projects .
This role involves managing internal design teams and external consultants, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and compliance standards .
The position requires strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and the ability to coordinate complex, high-risk designs in line with current regulations.
Key Responsibilities Lead and manage design teams, subcontractors, and consultants through design, procurement, and construction phases .
Ensure all designs are fully coordinated, regulation-compliant, and aligned with company standards and best practice.
Develop, manage, and monitor project-specific design programmes and budgets .
Review and approve technical submissions, alternative build methods, and value engineering proposals .
Act as the main design interface with Commercial, Operations, and Client teams .
Oversee document control, design approvals, RFIs, and change management processes .
Attend site visits and technical meetings to monitor construction progress and design compliance.
Ensure timely completion of handover documentation, including O&M manuals, H&S files, and resident information packs.
Fulfil CDM Principal Designer responsibilities and other statutory duties as required.
Essential Experience & Requirements Proven experience managing all aspects of design and technical processes on residential and/or high-rise projects .
Essential background in one or more of the following : BSR (Building Safety Regulator) regulated projects Cladding and façade remediation or new-build façades Main contracting or developer-led projects In-depth knowledge of facades, cladding systems, construction methodologies, and relevant legislation, including the Building Safety Act .
Strong leadership, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
Competent in CAD and BIM environments (AutoCAD, Revit).
Professional membership (e.g.
CIOB, CIAT, RICS ) preferred.
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across Kent and surrounding areas.
Personal Qualities Proactive, solutions-focused, and able to perform under pressure.
Confident, resourceful, and collaborative in multidisciplinary environments.
Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
Passionate about technical excellence, compliance, innovation, and sustainability .
What's On Offer Structured training and ongoing professional development .
Opportunities to broaden expertise in commercial systems, regulatory compliance, and business operations .
A supportive, collaborative, and professional working culture. xxuwjjq
Clear career progression within the organisation.