Draftsperson​/Project Designer

Draftsperson / Project Designer – Roofing & Cladding
Durham
£40,000 – £60,000 DOE

Lemon Drizzle Recruitment is proud to partner with a thriving, forward-thinking Roofing & Cladding Contractor renowned for delivering high-quality building envelope solutions across commercial, industrial, and high-rise developments throughout the North of England.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company with strong core values, a genuinely supportive team culture, and a secure pipeline of projects for years to come. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to add an experienced Draftsperson / Project Designer to their established Drawing Office team.

The Opportunity

You will join a collaborative in-house design team consisting of a Design Director, Design Manager, and several Project Designers, working closely with Buying, Commercial, and Contracts teams in a truly team-focused environment.

This role would suit someone with 5+ years’ experience in roofing and cladding who is comfortable both collaborating with others and working independently to deliver high-quality design packages.

Key Responsibilities

* Produce 2D GA and detailed construction drawings

* Prepare material schedules and fabrication drawings

* Attend and contribute to design team meetings (including minute taking)

* Attend internal handover and design review meetings

* Carry out occasional site visits

* Plan and manage workload to meet project deadlines

* Proactively gather all required technical information

* Follow established company procedures and quality standards

Skills & Experience Required

* Strong organisational skills and self-motivation

* Solid technical knowledge of roofing and cladding systems, including:

* Single-ply

* Hot melt

* Standing seam

* Built-up systems

* Composite roofing and wall systems

* Rainscreen façade experience (desirable)

* Proficient in AutoCAD (2D) and Microsoft Office

* Exposure to 3D modelling (AutoCAD 3D, Revit, Rhino, or similar) is advantageous

What’s in it for You?

* Competitive salary: £40,000 – £60,000 DOE

* 25 days holiday + bank holidays

* Company pension scheme

* Free on-site parking

* Early finish every Friday (2pm!)

* Annual bonus scheme

* Regular team-building events

* A friendly, close-knit team where your contribution is genuinely valued

If you’re looking to join a stable, growing contractor where you can develop your career and be part of a supportive, high-performing team — this could be the perfect next step