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Senior Façade Designer
Clarke is a growing specialist construction business based in Ballymena, with a portfolio spanning the UK and Ireland. Our people are our priority, and we are proud of our team and achievements. Due to significant growth, our design team is expanding! We have secured a pipeline of work across the UK, and we are seeking a talented Senior Façade Designer.
Our designers excel in applying high levels of knowledge and expertise to ensure design excellence, compliance with current building regulations, CWCT guidance, contract specifications, and internal standards, while meeting client and project team requirements.
About The Role
1. Drive creative excellence and deliver innovative façade design solutions within your team.
2. Assist with pre-construction design proposals and 3D sketches as needed.
3. Build trust with clients and design teams through professional handling of technical queries and meetings.
4. Demonstrate Clarke design quality by ensuring work is delivered on time, on budget, and to specifications.
5. Provide detailed information and estimations to facilitate effective communication.
6. Attend handover meetings to review projects and identify design requirements.
7. Review and assist in setting project scope and delegate work within your team.
8. Ensure quality control by checking your work and that of junior team members.
9. Lead by example in design submissions and team collaboration.
10. Liaise with other departments such as procurement, estimating, and site teams.
11. Engage in continuous learning and industry updates.
12. Conduct periodic site visits at key project milestones.
Competencies
* Innovation: Introduce efficiencies and new ideas.
* Solution-focused: Problem-solving for optimal outcomes.
* Influence: Build strong team relationships.
* Self-direction/Accountability: Take ownership and seek feedback.
* Technical expertise: Develop skills proactively.
Remuneration & Benefits
Attractive salary based on experience, flexible hours, state-of-the-art offices, onsite gym, health plans, private healthcare, family-friendly policies, pension, discounts, career development opportunities, and more.
Requirements
* Degree, HND, or equivalent in the built environment, engineering, or architecture.
* 5+ years experience in cladding and glazing design.
* Proficient in AutoCAD, knowledge of cladding systems, and building regulations.
Desired
* 3+ years experience on projects over £4m, BIM experience, Autodesk Revit, Inventor, or Fusion skills.
About The Company
Clarke offers end-to-end façade services from pre-construction to project handover, ensuring safety, innovation, and quality. Established in 1996, with over 90 employees and a state-of-the-art facility, Clarke values its team and community involvement.
Company Culture & Benefits
We foster a sociable, responsive environment with community action, social events, and team-building activities. Benefits include health insurance, vacation, pensions, flexible schedules, office perks, employee development, discounts, gym membership, and more.
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