We are looking for a designer to join our client as they continue to grow and take on new projects. The role involves creating and illustrating pre-and post-contract designs for access equipment, guardrail systems, stairs, ladders, roof walkways and other architectural and structural metalwork.
The position will suit an individual who can work as part of a team as well as alone, a strong problem solver who is able to produce technical drawings and is willing to work hard and deliver first-class results.
As a Senior Designer, you will be required to
* Interpret customer requirements and clients to produce design approval drawings.
* Liaise and communicate with contractors and architects directly to comprehensively understand project deliverables and design programme requirements
* Interpretation of design standards and regulations to inform design proposals
* Liaise and communicate with engineers to inform and substantiate design proposals
* Lead projects through the design phase liaising with the relevant Managers accordingly to ascertain pertinent design information
* Produce accurately detailed fabrication drawings to allow the fabrication of a structurally sound, bespoke product manufactured from the correctly specified materials
* Liaise with fabricators when required during the manufacturing stage to ensure that the designs are accurately realised
* Be commercially minded enough to analyse and arrive at the most cost-effective solution
* General drawing office administrative duties as and when required.
* Attendance of design meetings at site, client’s offices, video conference when required
Experience / Skillset required for this role
* 2D AutoCAD – Essential. 3D AutoCAD/Inventor/Revit – Advantageous but not essential.
* Understanding of BIM would be desirable
* Proven working design experience in the Construction Industry
* Fabrication drawing background. Ideally in the steel fabrication / architectural metalwork industry.
* Experience in working to design standards.
* Understand manufacturing technologies, processes, techniques and installation procedures.
* Use of in-house systems and standard drawing office procedures for design processes.
* Good communicator, telephone/email.
* Proven experience of working to deadlines and programmes.
* ‘Can do’ attitude who can work well under pressure.
* Willing to go above and beyond to achieve high-level results
* Site surveying experience is advantageous.
* Strong team mentality
Benefits Package
* £40K - £60K
* Remote working
* Annual Reviews
* Performance pay structure
* 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
* Additional holiday added per year of work (up to 36 days)
* Private Medical healthcare - including Dental, Optical, Physio and Mental Health cover
* Development opportunities within department / company
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* On-site parking
* No weekends or Bank Holidays to be worked (unless by prior agreement)