Designer - Facade & Cladding Solutions

Position: Designer - Facade & Cladding Solutions
Designer - Façade & Cladding Solutions

Location:

London and Southeast
Job Type: Full-time
Salary:
Competitive with industry standards

Join a leading principal contractor with over two decades of expertise in delivering high-quality, compliant, multi-million-pound cladding remediation and regeneration projects across London and the Southeast. We are seeking a skilled Designer to join our dynamic team, where innovation meets precision in the realm of building facades and cladding solutions.

Day-to-Day of the Role:

Create detailed drawings using specific technical specifications, primarily focusing on cladding and facade systems.
Conduct regular site visits (3-4 days per week) to take surveys and photographs, which will inform your design work.
Collaborate closely with Estimating, Commercial, and Site Management teams throughout the project lifecycle to ensure design and quality standards are met.
Engage with manufacturers, external structural engineers, and architects to ensure designs are feasible and compliant with current standards.
Address technical queries and provide solutions to emerging challenges, ensuring all designs adhere to specifications and manufacturer recommendations.
Participate in site inspections to oversee the technical quality of works and ensure compliance with project specifications.
Support the Design and Quality (D&Q) Manager in training site management and subcontractors, ensuring all parties are up-to-date with the latest standards and practices.

Required Skills &

Qualifications:

Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Must hold a basic level CSCS card.
Extensive experience with facades, External Wall Insulation (EWI), cladding, and rainscreen systems is essential.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Project Probe, and email management.
Expertise in AutoCAD is mandatory; knowledge of 3D AutoCAD, Sketch Up, or Revit is advantageous.

Benefits:

33 days' holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
Company Pension Scheme.
Private Medical Insurance.
Life Assurance Scheme.
Employee Assistance Programme.

This role is ideal for a proactive and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about making a tangible impact in the construction industry. If you are driven by design excellence and technical precision, we would love to hear from you