Draftsperson / Project Designer – Roofing & Cladding Durham £40,000 – £60,000 DOE Lemon Drizzle Recruitment is proud to partner with a thriving, forward-thinking Roofing & Cladding Contractor renowned for delivering high-quality building envelope solutions across commercial, industrial, and high-rise developments throughout the North of England. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company with strong core values, a genuinely supportive team culture, and a secure pipeline of projects for years to come. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to add an experienced Draftsperson / Project Designer to their established Drawing Office team. The Opportunity You will join a collaborative in-house design team consisting of a Design Director, Design Manager, and several Project Designers, working closely with Buying, Commercial, and Contracts teams in a truly team-focused environment. This role would suit someone with 5 years’ experience in roofing and cladding who is comfortable both collaborating with others and working independently to deliver high-quality design packages. Key Responsibilities * Produce 2D GA and detailed construction drawings * Prepare material schedules and fabrication drawings * Attend and contribute to design team meetings (including minute taking) * Attend internal handover and design review meetings * Carry out occasional site visits * Plan and manage workload to meet project deadlines * Proactively gather all required technical information * Follow established company procedures and quality standards Skills & Experience Required * Strong organisational skills and self-motivation * Solid technical knowledge of roofing and cladding systems, including: * Single-ply * Hot melt * Standing seam * Built-up systems * Composite roofing and wall systems * Rainscreen façade experience (desirable) * Proficient in AutoCAD (2D) and Microsoft Office * Exposure to 3D modelling (AutoCAD 3D, Revit, Rhino, or similar) is advantageous What’s in it for You? * Competitive salary: £40,000 – £60,000 DOE * 25 days holiday bank holidays * Company pension scheme * Free on-site parking * Early finish every Friday (2pm!) * Annual bonus scheme * Regular team-building events * A friendly, close-knit team where your contribution is genuinely valued If you’re looking to join a stable, growing contractor where you can develop your career and be part of a supportive, high-performing team — this could be the perfect next step