Job Title: Design Manager - Facade Specialist
Location: London (with hybrid working options)
Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 + package (Dependent on experience)
Overview:
We are looking for a detail-driven and experienced Design Manager with a background in facade to join a small to medium-sized contractor delivering a variety of high-end, high-profile projects across London. Their projects span commercial, residential, and hospitality sectors, covering both new build and cut-and-carve schemes.
Stonework experience would be a significant advantage, though not essential - however, facade experience is a must.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage the design process from tender through to construction and project handover
Coordinate between in-house teams, external consultants, and clients to ensure timely and accurate delivery of design packages
Review and manage technical drawings, ensuring compliance with project specifications, building regulations, and facade requirements
Proactively identify and resolve design issues and drive value-engineering opportunities
Attend design meetings, site visits, and liaise with the commercial and construction teams throughout the project lifecycle
Requirements:
Proven experience as a Design Manager or Senior Design Coordinator within the facade industry
Strong technical knowledge of façade systems (curtain walling, cladding, glazing etc.)
Stonework detailing experience would be highly desirable
Excellent communication and coordination skills with a collaborative approach
Comfortable working across various project stages and liaising with all key stakeholders
Ability to be site and head office based in London-based projects, with hybrid working flexibility
What's on Offer:
Salary in the region of £55,000 - £70,000, depending on experience
Full benefits package
Opportunity to work on some of the most prestigious façade projects in London
Career progression within a growing and supportive company
How to Apply:
If you're a design professional with façade expertise looking for a new challenge on standout London projects, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!
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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