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United Careers are seeking for a Head of Design to lead and develop our clients design function.They are a leading manufacturer and supplier of Aluminium in London & Essex.The successful candidate will be driving innovation and team performance across landmark construction projects. Offering up to £130,000 per annum, this role is based at their Chelmsford office, with time at their Liverpool Street office in London and flexible remote working. To succeed, you’ll need to be a leader from a design background with an outstanding grasp of engineering.What will you be doing?As the Head of Design, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing their design capability, building the Design Department, and creating a competitive edge in the façade sector.In this leadership position, you will directly shape both team performance and organisational growth, delivering commercial excellence through innovative façade solutions, inspiring the Design Department and supporting exceptional client outcomes.From overseeing the handover of new projects and driving operational processes, to ensuring on-time delivery and optimising design efficiency, you will establish the framework that sets new industry standards.Your role will be made up of 40% team leadership and development, 30% commercial design management, 20% strategic design direction, and 10% technical oversight.What does success look like?Delivery of strategic goals relating to the Design DepartmentDesign cost optimisation savings of 5-10%Design delivery on-time rate >95%eNPS for Design Department maintained at over agreed scoreThe agreed number of candidates interviewed per quarterWhat will you get in return?- Salary up to £130,000 per annum, depending on experience- 25 days’ holiday including Bank Holidays- Health Cash Plan, Ac