Technical Design Manager – Tekla / BIM

Architectural Metalwork, Façades, Balconies & Structural Steel

Location: North London
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Technical Design Manager to take ownership of the design function across a diverse portfolio of architectural metalwork, balconies, façades and structural steel projects.

This is a key position, working closely with the Operations Director and senior leadership team to ensure the design, BIM and production functions are aligned, efficient and delivering to programme.

You will act as the link between technical design, project management, operations and manufacturing, ensuring that information flows effectively throughout the business and that projects move seamlessly from design through to fabrication and installation.

We are looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with the commercial awareness, communication skills and leadership ability to influence performance across the wider organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the technical design and detailing function across architectural metalwork, balconies, façades and structural steel projects.

• Work closely with the Operations Director and senior leadership team to align design priorities with business objectives, project programmes and production requirements.

• Oversee BIM coordination, model management and the delivery of accurate, coordinated design information.

• Manage and monitor the interface between design, project management, procurement, fabrication and site operations.

• Ensure drawings, models, fabrication details and installation information are delivered accurately and on time.

• Maintain close oversight of design programmes, workloads, technical risks and project deliverables.

• Identify potential design clashes, buildability issues and production challenges before they impact delivery.

• Work with production teams to ensure designs are practical, cost-effective and suitable for manufacture and installation.

• Drive improvements in design processes, BIM standards, workflow efficiency and communication between departments.

• Provide technical leadership, develop team capability and maintain high standards of quality and technical compliance.

• Act as a central point of coordination between senior management, design teams and operational departments.

About You

• Proven experience in a Technical Design Manager, Design Manager or similar senior technical role within architectural metalwork, façade engineering, balconies or structural steelwork.

• Strong working knowledge of Tekla Structures and BIM processes.

• A solid understanding of steelwork detailing, fabrication, manufacturing and installation requirements.

• Experience coordinating design information across multiple projects and departments.

• Comfortable working directly with Operations Directors and senior leadership teams, providing visibility of progress, risks and priorities.

• Able to bridge the gap between technical design and production, ensuring both functions work effectively together.

• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence teams across the business.

• Organised, commercially aware and focused on delivering quality, efficiency and programme certainty.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to take a leading role in a growing technical and operational environment, shaping how design, BIM and production work together.

You will have direct exposure to senior leadership, the opportunity to influence business-wide processes and responsibility for ensuring technical delivery supports the successful execution of projects from concept through to completion.