Design Manager

Location London
Discipline: Design Management / Technical Management, Building Construction
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £55000 - £65000 per annum + Pension, Medical, Discretionary Bonus
Contact name: Vekshana Soobarah

Contact email: vekshana.soobarah@aldwychconsulting.com
Job ref: BBBH3040_1733852765
Published: 20 days ago

Do you have a strong background in façade design? Have you worked for a façade design consultant or subcontractor? Are you ready to join a busy and growing business with exciting opportunities in the new year?


About the Company
Our client is a principal contractor specialising in cladding and façade remediation, known for delivering high-quality, technically challenging projects across London and the South East. With a solid pipeline of work heading into 2025, they are seeking a talented Design Manager to join their team and take charge of key projects in the new year.


Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead the design management process for projects valued up to £10M (package)

  • Review and coordinate façade designs, working closely with subcontractors and ensuring compliance with regulations and specifications.

  • Act as the key liaison between the design team, site teams, and clients, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration.

  • Identify and resolve design challenges, optimising project buildability and efficiency.

  • Manage design schedules and ensure timely delivery of all design-related elements.

  • Support tender and pre-construction activities where required.

  • Ensure all designs meet the required safety, quality, and sustainability standards.


Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Designer or Design Manager, ideally within the cladding, façade, or building envelope sectors.

  • Strong understanding of façade design and construction processes, with a subcontractor-biased approach.

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.


Benefits

  • Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.

  • Hybrid working model, with 2-3 days a week in their London Office

  • Opportunity to work with a leading specialist contractor on high-profile projects.

  • Supportive and dynamic team environment.

  • Start date in January/February 2025, ensuring a fresh and exciting start to the new year.


Join a business that's growing from strength to strength and play a pivotal role in their success in 2025 and beyond. Apply today!

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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