Overview
A façade contractor is looking for a Facade Design Coordinator to join their technical team on a permanent basis. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of cladding, curtain walling, and façade systems, with the ability to manage design processes from handover through to O&M stage. Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum. Office Location: Essex.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Oversee the full design process, ensuring drawings and approvals are completed in line with client programmes and project deadlines.
* Liaise effectively with designers, architects, façade consultants, and project teams to coordinate all design-related activities.
* Review and check drawings for consistency, technical compliance, and alignment with building regulations and employer requirements.
* Manage and issue RFIs, maintain design records, and ensure all information is shared with relevant stakeholders.
* Chair and record design coordination meetings, following up on actions to maintain progress and compliance.
* Coordinate technical submittals, material samples, and approvals, ensuring timely procurement of materials once designs are approved.
* Identify and manage design risks, proposing solutions and escalating potential variations to the commercial team.
* Ensure all design outputs meet relevant health, safety, and sustainability standards.
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Design Coordinator within the façade sector, ideally with a specialist contractor.
* Strong technical understanding of SFS, cladding, curtain walling, windows, and doors.
* Proficient in AutoCAD; experience with BIM or Revit would be an advantage.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of working independently under pressure.
Interested applicants are invited to apply by sending their most up-to-date CV.
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