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This is a genuine step-up opportunity for an experienced facade designer ready to move into a management capacity. Working for a long-established total building envelope specialist with over 50 years of design and manufacturing heritage, you will take overall responsibility for design delivery on projects, managing both in-house and outsourced designers alongside your own technical input. The business designs and manufactures architectural facade and flat roofing systems from its Horsham base in West Sussex, with product lines spanning rainscreen cladding, fascia and soffit systems, support systems, copings and through-wall solutions. Recent expansion through strategic acquisition and MCRMA membership reflects an ambitious growth trajectory and a serious commitment to leading its sector. Reporting to the Head of Technical, you will own the process from customer order placement through to manufacture release. This is a role for someone who wants their name against real projects, works comfortably across the full technical cycle, and is ready to take the next step into leading a design function. Design Manager Salary & Benefits Salary: 45,000 to 55,000 (DOE) 22 Days Holiday Plus Birthday and Bank Holidays Ability to Purchase Additional Holiday Medicash Health Benefit Company Pension Scheme Modern Horsham office, close to transport links Ongoing training and development within an established specialist Established family-founded business with over 50 years of trading history Design Manager Job Overview Accept overall responsibility for design on assigned projects, reporting to the Head of Technical Oversee the process from customer order placement through to manufacture release Deliver Approval, Construction Issue, Production and Installation drawings and documents Ensure robust, cost efficient and buildable design solutions are adopted Interpret architectural drawings and specifications to deliver compliant, buildable facade solutions Coordinate in detail with customer designers and interfacing trades Ensure designs meet UK Building Regulations, CWCT standards, fire and wind loading requirements, and site-specific engineering criteria Check drawings and production information for accuracy and compliance Manage outsourced and internal designers to hit quality standards and programme expectations Proactively manage drawing issue, RFIs and comment response tracker Liaise with the outsourced structural engineer to ensure designs are checked, verified and supported by engineering reports Undertake hands-on design and drawing tasks where appropriate using AutoCAD, Revit and 3D CAD such as SolidWorks or Inventor Design Manager Requirements 5+ years' experience within facade or architectural cladding industry Proven ability to develop detailed component-level designs for metal cladding systems including aluminium, steel and rainscreen Good understanding of structural principles in facade design including wind loads, bracket design, load transfer and thermal expansion Familiarity with CWCT guidance, BS EN standards, UK Building Regulations and CDM Regulations as they apply to facades 2D AutoCAD proficient with working 3D CAD knowledge in SolidWorks or Inventor Ability to use a range of IT packages including Microsoft Office and ERP systems Self-motivated, well organised and proactive Effective team player with good leadership qualities Commercial awareness and strong attention to detail Excellent problem-solving skills and clear written and verbal communication What Makes This Opportunity Different? A genuine progression role for an experienced facade designer moving into design management, with real ownership of projects from order to manufacture release Join a total building envelope specialist with over 50 years of heritage and a clear growth trajectory following recent acquisition activity Work on complex facade schemes that others avoid, from bespoke rainscreen solutions to landmark projects MCRMA member with strong technical standing across rainscreen, fascia and soffit, support systems and flat roofing Manage both in-house and outsourced designers, giving you leadership exposure alongside hands-on technical work Established family-founded business with a genuine people-first culture and a track record of long-term employment Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

Job Title: Roofing & Cladding Designer Location: Wrexham, UK Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 per annum About the Role Our client is seeking an experienced Roofing & Cladding Designer to join their specialist facades division based in Wrexham. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong designer looking to develop their career within a forward-thinking contractor operating across the building envelope sector. The role offers a clear pathway to Design Management for the right candidate, making it ideal for someone looking to progress into leadership within a growing design team. Key Responsibilities Produce detailed roofing and cladding design drawings from concept through to construction stage Develop technical design solutions for a range of façade, roofing, and external envelope systems Work closely with project managers, engineers, and site teams to ensure design coordination and buildability Liaise with architects, consultants, and suppliers to resolve technical queries Ensure all designs comply with current UK building regulations and industry standards Assist with material selection and system specification for roofing and cladding packages Support value engineering and design optimisation initiatives Participate in design coordination meetings and project reviews Maintain accurate revision control and technical documentation throughout project lifecycle Required Skills & Experience Proven experience in roofing and cladding design within the construction or façades sector Strong understanding of building envelope systems, including roofing, rainscreen cladding, and associated components Proficiency in AutoCAD (essential); Revit or other 3D modelling software is advantageous Ability to interpret architectural and engineering drawings accurately Good understanding of UK Building Regulations and construction detailing Strong communication and coordination skills across multiple stakeholders Ability to manage workload across multiple live projects Desirable Experience Experience working within façades or specialist envelope contractors Exposure to commercial, industrial, or large-scale residential projects Understanding of BIM workflows and collaborative design environments Knowledge of metal roofing systems, composite panels, or rainscreen systems Career Progression This role offers a clearly defined pathway into Design Management. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to progress into a senior leadership position within the design function, taking ownership of teams, coordination processes, and project delivery strategy. Personal Attributes Detail-focused with strong technical awareness Proactive and solution-driven mindset Strong organisational and time management skills Confident working independently and as part of a wider team Ambitious with a desire to progress into leadership What's on Offer Competitive salary of £40,000 - £60,000 Based in Wrexham with flexible working considerations Opportunity to work on varied and technically interesting façade and roofing projects Clear and structured progression route into Design Management Supportive team environment within a growing specialist division