Faade Designer AutoCAD (Office-Based)
Full-time | Permanent
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Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Salary £28,00060,000 depending on level
Benefits
Modern open-plan office built by the team
On-site gym
Smart/casual environment
Strong social culture
Great benefits package as part of a wider, well-established group
Supportive team structure with direct access to experienced designers and managers
Clear development pathway with an amazing opportunity to learn, grow and progress
Overview
A growing faades contractor is looking for a Faade Designer with strong AutoCAD skills to join the design team. The role is office-based and works closely with the Design Manager on live projects across cladding, SFS and wider external envelope packages.
The business delivers high-quality faade solutions including cladding, glazing, fire remediation, insulated render systems, metal roofing and full building-envelope design for commercial, residential and public-sector projects across the UK. The wider group is established, successful and expanding, with the faades division already achieving strong turnover in its early years of trading.
They are open to applicants from Assistant through to Senior level, and both assistant and experienced candidates are invited to apply, with salaries between £28,00060,000 depending on experience. This environment suits someone motivated, reliable and keen to build a long-term career in faade design.
Key Responsibilities
Produce accurate 2D AutoCAD drawings, details and setting-out information
Support the Design Manager with daily design tasks
Carry out site surveys and measures (around twice per month)
Update and maintain technical submissions
Upload drawings and documents to client portals
Prepare material schedules and assist with procurement information
Interpret architectural and structural drawings
Assist with design queries and coordination
Ensure drawings meet project requirements and technical standards
Work with project teams to support delivery
All work will be overseen and checked, with full training provided
Requirements
Essential:
Minimum 6 months experience in construction design
Proficient in AutoCAD
Understanding of construction drawings
Full UK driving licence
Confident communicator
Keen to learn and progress
Comfortable working in an office environment
Backgrounds that suit this role:
CAD Technician (construction)
Architectural Technician (junior level)
Junior Designer within a subcontractor
Design Assistant with xsngvjr AutoCAD experience
Graduate or trainee with CAD skills and construction exposure
Assistant & experienced Facade Designers are invited to apply
Projects and Workload
Typical faade packages: £700k£2m, with larger schemes also delivered
Mix of cladding, SFS, glazing interfaces, flashings, copings and external envelope details
Opportunity to gain full exposure to faade design processes
Working Environment
Modern open-plan office built by the team
On-site gym
Smart/casual environment
Strong social culture
Supportive team with direct access to experienced designers and managers
Opportunity
This role offers an amazing opportunity to learn and progress within a fast-expanding division delivering high-performance faade solutions across the UK. Training is provided, and progression is available for the right person.