Roofing and Cladding Design Manager
Atkins Search · Derby, East Midlands
Roofing and Cladding Design Manager at Atkins Search, based in Derby, East Midlands, paying £45,000 - £55,000 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- £45,000 - £55,000 per annum
- Location
- Derby, East Midlands
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 4 weeks ago
- Closes
- 10 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Creative & Design
15% below the typical rate for creative & design
Reference 45496dec8578ca93bbba20c11aba216cef0ab051
About the role
Overview
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.
Client
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
Role
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.
Responsibilities
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
Person
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
Remuneration
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
Reference: 45496dec8578ca93bbba20c11aba216cef0ab051 · Posted 4 weeks ago · Closes 10 Sep 2026 · Listed via Atkins Search
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