Roofing & Cladding Designer / Senior Designer
📍 Office-Based | Full-Time
Our client is seeking a Roofing & Cladding Designer / Senior Designer to join their expanding design team. The role involves delivering high-quality façade and roofing designs across a range of commercial and residential projects.
Role Overview
This is a full-time office-based position. The successful candidate will produce detailed design and technical drawings, working closely with project managers, engineers, and site teams. Occasional site visits may be required.
Key Responsibilities
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Produce roofing and cladding construction detail drawings
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Prepare elevation, plan, and technical drawings for projects
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Panel and sub-grid setting-out drawings
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Material take-offs and coordination with the commercial team
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Conduct site surveys and inspections, including photographic records
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Attend design and progress meetings with clients, architects, engineers, and Building Control
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Liaise with suppliers to obtain specifications, confirmations, U-values, and condensation calculations
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Coordinate with client representatives, structural engineers, consultants, and site teams
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Maintain project documentation, drawing registers, RFIs, and change logs
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Issue technical submissions and updated drawings to clients
Candidate Requirements
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Proven experience in roofing and cladding design
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Senior level: experience leading projects and managing multiple designs
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Proficient in AutoCAD 2D; knowledge of 3D AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, and Bluebeam is advantageous
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Strong written and verbal English communication skills
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Ability to work semi-autonomously from verbal, written, or sketched instructions
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Knowledge of cladding systems, panels, insulation, fixings, fire barriers, and membranes
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Ability to produce accurate technical drawings from surveys, photos, and mapping tools
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UK-based and within a commutable distance to the office
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Full right to work in the UK
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Driving licence preferred
Salary & Package
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£40,000 – £65,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
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Full-time office-based role
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Support for training and career progression