Roofing and Cladding Design Manager

Exciting opportunity for a driven Roofing & Cladding Design Manager to join one of the region’s leading Roofing and Cladding specialist Subcontractors based in Derby.

Our client is a leading specialist in their sector, offering various cladding and roofing solutions to blue chip clients across the region. Working closely with reputable construction main contractors across various sectors, they offer total envelope solutions and are recognised as the leaders of their chosen disciplines.

• Market-leading specialist subcontractor
• Excellent, varied client based and a full order book
• Collaborative culture, devoted to developing their employees
• Real profession opportunities and a platform to excel your career

Due to recent progression and increase of pipeline of work within the business, our client now has an opportunity for a Design Manager to join their team. You will have design responsibility for a variety of interesting project across the Midlands, working on behalf of some of the UK's leading Tier 1 contractors.

As the Design Manager, you will work alongside and manage the other design staff members, support the business with design queries and ensure projects are delivered on-time and to budget.

• Designer position dealing with the supply and install of rainscreen facades, roofing and cladding
• Services include new build and refurbishment projects for both the commercial, industrial and residential market sectors
• Review client specifications, surveys and manufacturers design information to produce designs
• Occasional site surveys may have to be carried out to obtain further information
• Managing the development and implementation of design proposals and ensure they meet the clients expectations
• Ensure all construction drawings and designs are produced on time to a high standard Scheduling of required materials to an agreed programme for buying
• Ensuring information is passed between departments so designs have the technical back up required
• Working on projects ranging in value from £10k to £6m

The ideal candidate will come from a roofing and/or cladding background, or a construction main contracting background. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious Design Manager looking to progress their career.

• Must have design experience within the building envelope market sector
• Sound knowledge of building regulations and building standards
• Strong AutoCAD LT & AutoCAD experience
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• High levels of organisation and attention to detail
• Enthusiastic, team player, who works well individually also

An excellent opportunity to join a well-established specialist subcontractor with an enviable reputable across the region.

• Competitive salary
• On-site Gym
• Unlimited progression opportunities
• Supportive, collaborate environment
• People-focussed culture

Atkins Search act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in Construction, Consultancy, Residential and Infrastructure recruitment and service the East and West Midlands, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Lincolnshire, Peterborough and Northern Home Counties regions.