SENIOR DESIGN MANAGER – FAÇADES Location: Tonbridge, Kent Salary: Competitive, DOE + Excellent Benefits THE OPPORTUNITY CPXR is recruiting for a Senior Design Manager – Façades to join an established specialist façade contractor based in Tonbridge, Kent. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Design Manager with a strong background in façade systems and building envelope solutions to take on a senior role within a technically driven business. You will lead and coordinate design teams across complex façade projects, overseeing design programmes, technical compliance and consultant coordination from early design stages through to delivery. This role would suit someone with a specialist façade contracting background who is looking for greater responsibility, technically challenging projects and long-term career progression. The company offers a supportive working environment, opportunities to work on high-profile projects, flexible remote working by agreement and a generous holiday allowance. THE ROLE • Lead and manage design teams, external consultants and subcontractor design activities across façade projects. • Oversee the design and coordination of curtain walling, cladding and wider building envelope systems. • Develop, manage and monitor design programmes, ensuring key milestones and project deadlines are achieved. • Ensure designs comply with UK Building Regulations, relevant British and European Standards, CWCT guidance and industry best practice. • Identify and manage design risks, coordinating technical solutions with commercial, procurement and construction teams. • Support collaborative design processes, including BIM coordination and the integration of architectural and engineering information. • Manage design reviews, technical submissions and information flow throughout the project lifecycle. • Promote continuous improvement, knowledge-sharing and best practice across the design function. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE • Proven experience as a Senior Design Manager, Design Manager or Façade Design Manager. • Background working for a specialist façade contractor, ideally in a design management capacity. • Strong technical understanding of curtain walling, cladding and building envelope systems. • Good knowledge of UK Building Regulations, British and European Standards, CWCT guidance and industry best practice. • Experience managing design teams, external consultants and complex design programmes. • Proficiency in AutoCAD, with Revit experience advantageous. • Understanding of BIM processes and collaborative design environments. • Experience using MS Project, Planner or similar software to manage design programmes. • Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, with good commercial awareness and an understanding of design risks, procurement and construction processes. • A relevant degree or qualification in Construction, Engineering, Architecture or a related discipline. • Commitment to professional development, with a demonstrable CPD record desirable. Candidates with strong façade design management experience who are ready to step into a more senior position will also be considered. SALARY & BENEFITS • Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience and seniority. • Industry-leading holiday allowance, with additional entitlement for long service. • Generous relocation package. • Flexible remote working by agreement, subject to business and project requirements. • Opportunity to work on technically challenging, high-profile façade projects. • Supportive working environment focused on integrity, teamwork and knowledge-sharing. • Genuine opportunities for professional development and long-term career progression. APPLY If you are interested in this Senior Design Manager – Façades opportunity in Tonbridge, Kent, apply today or contact Lilly McCullough at CPXR Recruitment for a confidential conversation. Relevant job titles: Senior Design Manager, Façade Design Manager, Design Manager, Senior Façade Engineer, Technical Design Manager