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Location: Kent Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 DOE + Bonus Job Type: Full-Time - Hybrid An established façade contractor is seeking a Design Manager to support the delivery of façade, recladding, and fire remediation projects across London and the South East. This role will involve managing façade design packages, coordinating technical information, supporting regulatory submissions, and ensuring compliance with current Building Regulations and fire safety requirements. Key Responsibilities Manage and coordinate façade and recladding design packages. Produce and review technical drawings and construction details. Coordinate design information with architects, consultants, fire engineers, and project teams. Develop compliant details for rainscreen cladding, EWI, brick slip, and SFS systems. Support Gateway 2 and Gateway 3 submissions. Review FRAEW reports and fire strategy documentation. Attend design meetings, site visits, and technical workshops. Provide technical support throughout project delivery. Requirements Experience in a Design Manager or similar façade design role. Proven experience delivering recladding and fire remediation projects. Knowledge of Building Safety Regulator (BSR) requirements and Gateway processes. Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations and external wall compliance. Experience with rainscreen cladding, EWI, brick slip, and SFS systems. Proficient in AutoCAD. Strong coordination and technical communication skills. Right to work in the UK unrestricted (No Visa Sponsorship). Benefits Competitive salary. Discretionary annual bonus. Pension scheme. 21 days holiday plus bank holidays. Career progression opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing specialist contractor delivering complex façade and building safety projects within a highly regulated sector. Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you! The UK has now left the European Union. Any EU, EEA or Swiss citizens living in the UK that wish to remain in the UK post Brexit need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Although the closing date for applications was 30th Jun 2021, if you have not yet applied but believe that you would qualify under the EU Settlement Scheme, the Home Office have confirmed that they will consider late applications. For further information please see (url removed)> Many Thanks

FBR are working closely with a recognised Hampshire based building envelope contractor seeking a full time Procurement Manager to head up their buying team. The Role; Lead and manage all procurement activities across the business, ensuring materials are sourced competitively while maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance and programme delivery. Working closely with Estimating, Design, Commercial and Project Delivery teams, you will build long-term supplier relationships, negotiate best value agreements and ensure materials are available when projects need them. This is a strategic and hands-on role, playing a key part in delivering complex fa ade and remediation projects. Key Responsibilities; Procurement Strategy Develop and implement procurement strategies across all divisions. Source specialist fa ade systems, glazing, aluminium, cladding, fire remediation products and associated materials. Continuously review supplier performance and market trends. Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or programme. Build strong relationships with manufacturers and suppliers Develop framework agreements and preferred supplier partnerships. Monitor supplier performance, quality and delivery. Carry out supplier evaluations and approvals. Project Procurement Review project specifications and procurement schedules. Procure materials in accordance with project programmes. Coordinate deliveries with site teams. Resolve supply chain issues quickly to minimise programme delays. Negotiate pricing, rebates and contractual terms. Achieve best value across all purchases. Monitor budgets and procurement spend. Produce procurement reports and cost analysis. Compliance & Quality Ensure purchased products meet project specifications and relevant standards. Verify certification including: ICE UKCA Fire performance Environmental certification Building Safety Act compliance Maintain approved supplier database. Support ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 procedures. You work closely with: Estimating Design Department Contracts Managers Site Managers Commercial Team Finance Department Suppliers Manufacturers Clients where required Skills & Experience; At least 5 plus years experience in procurement within construction. Strong negotiation skills. Excellent commercial awareness. Experience procuring building envelope materials an advantage. Knowledge of contracts and supplier agreements. Excellent organisational skills. Ability to manage multiple live projects. Strong communication skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office. Ideally experience within curtain walling or fa ade construction. Useful knowledge of aluminium systems including Sch co, Technal, Kawneer, Reynaers or similar. Experience procuring remediation or cladding systems. Understanding of Building Safety Act requirements. Experience using procurement or ERP systems. On offer is a competitive salary package coupled working for an established building envelope contractor offering progression coupled with a strong staff retention.