Design Manager
Position: Design Manager – Facades
Location: Leeds (remote)
Client: My client has become a leading specialist in the building envelope, in particular Facades. They have a full order book and are expanding around the UK. They are currently looking to recruit a design manager to work on projects around the UK.
Responsibilities
To manage the design process and system development. To undertake the design process from concept to client and BSR submission Provide site with support to resolve unforeseen site conditions and communicate to designers and ensure compliant design. Coordinate the design process with stakeholders and track all changes Provide document management on projects to assist the Project teams Pivotal in the link between the preconstruction design submission and handover to Project site teams
Duties: Issue materials compliance documentation for approval and manage throughout the phases – Understand, resolve, and relay calculation thermal and structural details to the site team – BSR submission process – Lead, mentor, and inspire the design team, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. – Manage multiple design projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards. – Develop and execute design strategies that align with scope, budget, and compliance – Work to site standards and provide the site management with current drawing packs – Provide dimensioned sketches to the design team – Carry out detailed check measurement of design drawings on site – Liaise with site teams – Manage the revision and approvals process of all drawings
Experience needed for the Site Manager role:
CSCS Card Design Management background of 5 years within a façade discipline Strong understanding of design principles. Working knowledge of installation processes and techniques in line with the latest guidance and compliance Working at Height Qualification Manual Handling Qualification Asbestos Awareness Qualification Working knowledge of design software AutoCAD, Revit Good communication skills
Salary dependant on experience – £50,000 – £65,000 + package