Design Manager

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Design Manager – Warrington – Competitive Salary + Benefits

Our client are a leading specialist in fenestration solutions is seeking an experienced Design Manager to oversee fenestration projects from concept through to construction. You’ll lead design programmes, ensure high-quality technical outputs, develop your team, and play a key role in delivering complex commercial projects.

What They’re Offering in Return
Competitive salary (depending on experience)
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension scheme
Life Assurance
Health & wellbeing support package
Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing, innovative business
A collaborative, supportive environment that invests in professional developmentIdeal Candidate:

Proven experience in Design Management role within fenestration, curtain walling or engineered façade products
Strong technical knowledge of windows, doors & curtain walling systems, including hardware, glazing, thermal, acoustic & structural performance
Excellent understanding of UK regulations, CWCT guidance, testing standards & compliance requirements
Confident interpreting project specifications (NBS), drawings and Design & Build contractual responsibilities
Strong knowledge of installation methods, fabrication processes, fixings, drainage, finishes and key façade interfaces
Experience producing and reviewing detailed drawings, schedules and technical documentation
Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop a design team
Strong understanding of design risk, liability and change control processes
Organised, commercially aware and capable of delivering projects to programmeKey Duties:
Lead and manage the inhouse Design team, overseeing workload, priorities and team performance
Produce and review drawings, schedules and technical documentation for client approval and fabrication
Oversee projects from tender through to construction issue, ensuring compliance and accuracy
Act as technical authority and escalation point for complex design queries
Ensure adherence to QA procedures, regulatory requirements and Golden Thread principles
Provide specialist technical input on secure fenestration systems, glazing, fixings and testing standards
Collaborate with Sales, Estimating, Production, Installation, Procurement and R&D to ensure coordinated delivery
Manage design change control, assessing programme, cost and compliance impacts
Drive continuous improvement and best practice across the department
Represent the business at client meetings, design reviews and site visits

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Location:
Warrington
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Construction

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