Design Manager

Design Manager – Building Envelope Solutions
Box Recruitment Solutions are exclusively recruiting for a growing Building Envelope Solutions division seeking an experienced and commercially focused Design Manager to lead and develop their technical design function.
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual with extensive experience in façade, roofing, cladding, curtain walling and glazing systems design management to play a pivotal role within a growing business. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full design lifecycle, building and growing your own team of Designers, and acting as the technical focal point across the business.
Reporting directly to the Operations Director, you will lead conceptual and detailed design activities across a range of specialist building envelope projects. The role combines technical leadership, team management, commercial awareness and client-facing responsibilities.

Lead and manage the design function across multiple building envelope projects
Develop technical solutions that are practical, compliant and commercially efficient
Manage projects from feasibility through to completion, ensuring programmes and deliverables are achieved
Build, manage and mentor an internal design team while coordinating external design resources where required
Lead the design and coordination of: Facades, Curtain walling, Cladding systems, Roofing systems & Glazing solutions
Implement and manage robust quality control procedures for drawings, specifications and technical releases
Coordinate technical submissions including calculations, specifications, datasheets and compliance documentation
Manage RFIs, design programmes and design deliverable schedules
Liaise closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and internal departments
Support pre-construction and tender activities with technical input and presentations
Ensure compliance with current regulations including BSA / BSR requirements where applicable
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the design department
Attend design coordination and progress meetings
Support procurement, fabrication and installation teams throughout project delivery
Essential Experience

Ideally 10 years’ experience within roofing, cladding or building envelope design
Strong technical knowledge of curtain walling, facades, glazing and cladding systems
Proven experience managing design processes on construction projects
Strong leadership and team management capability
Excellent AutoCAD skills
Strong understanding of technical detailing, fabrication and installation processes
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Commercially aware with the ability to maximise project efficiencies and profitability Desirable

Degree qualified in Architecture, Engineering or Construction-related discipline
HND/HNC in Construction or related subject
Revit experience
Experience working within specialist subcontracting environments
Knowledge of BIM processes and design coordination
What’s on offer:

Competitive salary
Performance-related bonus structure
Vehicle or vehicle allowance
Career progression opportunities
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