Senior Designer - Architectural Metal & Envelope Solutions

Position: Senior Designer - Architectural Metal & Envelope Solutions (Permanent)
Job Title

Senior Designer

About the Role

Architectural Metal, Glass & External Envelope Solutions

We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Designer to support increasing design workload within architectural metalwork, glass, and external envelope systems. This is a full-time role with hybrid working available, offering a balance between office-based collaboration and home working.

The Senior Designer will take full ownership of design packages, producing highly detailed and accurate technical drawings while ensuring design intent is carried through from concept to manufacture and site installation. The role requires close collaboration with clients, project teams, and installation teams to deliver safe, compliant, and buildable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Technical Delivery

Lead the design development and coordination of architectural metal and glass systems, including:

Balustrades and guarding

Balconies (including prefabricated systems)

Staircases and access structures

External flooring and decking systems

Bespoke architectural metalwork

Produce detailed technical, construction, and fabrication drawings

Maintain design intent through all project stages, from concept to installation

Collaboration & Coordination

Work closely with clients during pre-construction and live project stages

Coordinate with project management, fabrication, and installation teams

Attend design meetings, technical workshops, and site visits as required

Risk, Compliance & Quality

Identify, assess, and manage design and installation risks

Propose innovative, practical, and buildable design solutions

Ensure compliance with:

UK Building Regulations

Fire safety and remediation requirements

Relevant British Standards and industry guidance

Support technical submissions, RFIs, and design reviews

Continuous Improvement

Contribute to the development and improvement of design standards, processes, and best practice

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

Proven experience in a Senior Designer role within architectural metalwork, glass, or façade-related disciplines

Proficiency in 2D and 3D design software

Strong understanding of safety standards, regulatory compliance, and fire remediation

Demonstrable knowledge of:

Balustrades, balconies, staircases, and external flooring systems

Installation processes, sequencing, and tolerances

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Ability to manage complex design challenges and deliver compliant, high-quality solutions

Desirable

Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Design, or a related discipline

Experience working across full project life cycles, from early design through to site installation

What’s on Offer

Hybrid working with flexibility and autonomy

Generous holiday entitlement

Supportive, close-knit team environment

Employee wellbeing support via an assistance programme

Opportunity to work on complex and high-profile projects

Early involvement in design through to installation

Clear opportunities for professional development within a specialist technical environment