Job Description
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, SketchUp, 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.