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Design Team Lead
Design Team Lead
Clarke are a growing specialist construction business based in Ballymena with a portfolio of work that reaches all over the UK and Ireland.
Our people are our priority, they make us stand out, we are extremely proud of them and what we have achieved.
Due to a significant period of growth, our design team are expanding!
Having secured a pipeline of work across the UK , we are now seeking to recruit a talented Design Team Lead. This role can be based at our Head Quarters in Ballymena or in the UK.
Our designers go above and beyond in our design process, applying high levels of knowledge and expertise to ensure and design excellence and also ensuring compliance to current building regulations; CWCT guidance; Contract Specification and our own internal design standards whilst meeting all of the client and project design team requirements.
About the role
Role Summary
Manage, prioritise, and delegate the workload of the Project Design Team to ensure delivery of design objectives across allocated projects.
Represent Clarke at all client design meetings and project handovers, clearly communicating design scope and requirements.
Oversee the development of project packaging, phase splits, and design deliverables in collaboration with Planning and the Technical Director.
Ensure all design outputs comply with agreed specifications, Building Regulations, British Standards, CWCT guidance, and Clarke’s internal design standards.
Allocate and coordinate design packages across internal and external resources, maintaining quality, budget control, and programme alignment.
Promote innovation, efficiency, and design excellence in façade solutions, ensuring consistent detailing standards and documentation practices.
Liaise with Planning and Commercial teams to provide accurate time estimates, programme updates, and monthly design cost forecasts.
Support team development through mentoring, technical guidance, and contribution to training plans and design office improvements.
Manage the distribution and control of client-provided information, ensuring variations and updates are communicated effectively within the company.
Contribute to wider business initiatives, including innovation, sustainability, and research and development activities.
Competencies
Innovation – the ability to introduce innovations to enhance or adds efficiencies to the project or task
Solution Focused – problem solving, finding solutions that commit to the best outcome
Influence – the ability to build excellent team relationships that influences great outcomes
Self-Direction/Accountability – the ability to take ownership, set goals, follow through, seek feedback and ask for support in order to achieve results.
Technical Expertise – developing your expertise and skills base on a regular basis and often ahead of time for future needs.
Remuneration
Attractive level of remuneration depending on expertise and experience
Flexible working hours
Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
State of the art offices
Onsite gym
Health cash plan
Private health care
Family friendly policies
Pension
Discounted gym membership
Opportunities for career development
We are an equal opportunities employer, and led by our values (creative, brave, determined, collaborative, passionate, true).
Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of our business
What you will need
Required criteria
- Degree, HND or equivalent in the built environment sector; Engineering or Architecture/Architectural Technology
- 7+ years’ experience as a designer in cladding and/or glazing
- Significant knowledge of unitised and stick systems, window/door systems, and cladding materials (e.g. Rainscreen Cladding, GFRC, terracotta)
- Highly proficient in use of AutoCAD
Desired criteria
- Experience of using BIM on a regular basis.
- Strong experience of Autodesk packages such as Revit, Inventor or Fusion
Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity
Building Design Software
Building Design
Teamwork
Clarke
Our Business Engaging at the earliest stage of a project, we act as a central hub for clients offering the complete end-to-end facade service from preconstruction to project handover. By overseeing the process from start to finish, we guarantee safety, innovation and take sole responsibility in delivering remarkable buildings. Established in 1996, Clarke celebrate 25 years in business. Employing 90 plus direct employees across pre-construction, design, structural engineering, fabrication, operations and management with 180 installers, Clarke is driven by the passion of its people. In 2022, we are moving to a state of the art facility to house our fabrication and office teams under one roof. Our newly invigorated fabrication facility is fully operational with advanced offsite machinery and equipment.
Life at Clarke Our team are sociable and responsive, we value the chance to help our community both with action and fundraising. This is a vital part of our culture, fuelled by a remarkable team of employees who enjoy a challenge, from sponsored walks to marathons, spring cleans, volunteering in the community, raffles to quiz nights and coffee mornings. Our people also love to do all things social. We have a dedicated team who organise group events and get-togethers to boost company morale and bring the Clarke culture into day-to-day activities. From running and walking groups to breakfasts and lunches, remote control car racing and team building activities to Christmas parties and festivities. We’ve a great team and one you’ll want to be part of!
Our benefits
Health insurance
Vacation, Paid time off
Paid sick days
Retirement plan and/or pension
Flexible schedule
Office perks
Employee development programs
Employee discounts
Gym membership or wellness programs
Opportunity to travel
Casual dress
Free parking
Cycle to work
Free work laptop
Competitive salary
Long service recognition
Employee Assistance Scheme
Wellbeing Scheme
Shopping Cashback
Work With Charities
Social Opportunities
Employee Recognition Scheme
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