Design Manager

Design Manager – Facades & Glazing

West Midlands Permanent Role Excellent Salary Career Progression

A leading specialist façade contractor is looking for an experienced Design Manager to join its growing team delivering high-profile commercial glazing and cladding projects across the UK.

This is an opportunity to work on some of the industry’s most architecturally challenging and prestigious developments, managing projects from design through to installation.

You’ll oversee multiple façade projects, leading design teams in both the UK and overseas to ensure programmes, budgets and technical standards are achieved.

You will:

• Manage the full design process from concept to installation
• Lead and coordinate internal and external design teams
• Produce and review detailed construction drawings
• Liaise with architects, consultants, clients and site teams
• Monitor design programmes, resources and budgets
• Provide technical support to operations and commercial teams
• Drive quality, compliance and problem-solving across projects

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the façade/glazing industry
• Strong knowledge of curtain walling, structural glazing, windows, doors and cladding systems
• AutoCAD proficiency essential
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Commercial awareness and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple fast-paced projects

• Long-term permanent opportunity
• High-profile UK projects
• Career progression within a growing business
• Flexible working hours
• Supportive and dynamic technical team

Occasional travel and overnight stays may be required depending on project demands.