Senior Design Manager – Facades – London
📍 London | 💷 £80,000 – £100,000 + Bonus | 🚀
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.
To apply:
📧 lewis@albionltd.com
📞 +44 20 4572 4612