Job Title: Facade Design Manager
Location: Hybrid
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Sponsorship: Not Available
About the Company
Our client is a specialist in the design, fabrication, and installation of aluminium curtain walling, windows, doors, and façades. With a strong reputation for quality and innovation, they deliver high-profile commercial and residential projects across the UK construction sector.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Designer to join the design team, playing a pivotal role in delivering high-quality façade design solutions. This position includes responsibility for leading process development within a small but busy drawing office and contributing to continuous improvement across design workflows.
This is a highly hybrid/remote role, offering flexibility for the right candidate while maintaining strong collaboration with internal teams and key project stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and deliver complex façade design packages from concept through to construction, ensuring compliance with technical and regulatory requirements.
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Drive and oversee design process improvements and standardisation within the drawing office.
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Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior designers and CAD technicians.
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Coordinate effectively with internal teams, external consultants, suppliers, and contractors.
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Ensure all design documentation is delivered accurately, on time, and in accordance with project requirements.
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Participate in internal design reviews and support quality assurance procedures.
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Contribute to innovation in systems, materials, and methods across the design function.
Requirements
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Minimum of 8 years’ experience in façade design, ideally within a subcontracting or specialist contractor environment.
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In-depth knowledge of curtain walling, glazing systems, and aluminium façades.
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Strong CAD proficiency (AutoCAD essential; Revit or 3D modelling experience desirable).
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Experience implementing or influencing design process change.
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Excellent communication, coordination, and leadership skills.
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Ability to work autonomously and manage priorities in a remote/hybrid working setup.
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Right to work in the UK – visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Desirable
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Familiarity with systems such as Schüco, Reynaers, or similar.
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Understanding of CWCT standards, thermal modelling, and structural considerations.
What’s on Offer
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Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
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Highly flexible hybrid/remote working arrangement
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Supportive and progressive work environment
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Opportunities to contribute to business-wide process innovation