My client who are a family owned business specialising in roofing, cladding and envelope solutions, are looking for a Senior Draughtsperson to join their team on a permanent basis.
Requirements:
* Ideally, 5 years’ AutoCAD experience within the cladding and façades industry.
* Revit experience is an advantage.
* Excellent attention to detail and technical accuracy.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across design, site, and client teams.
* Proven experience with façade and building envelope systems, including rainscreen, aluminium cladding, and infill wall systems and cavity fire barriers.
* Knowledge of CWCT standards, fire compliance, and thermal performance requirements.
Roles & Responsibilities:
* Design and detail bespoke façade and SFS solutions, managing projects from concept through to completion.
* Prepare detailed design drawings, GA layouts, sections, and connection details.
* Issue drawings for client approval and produce full manufacturing and fabrication packages.
* Undertake initial structural interface checks, including load paths, bracket layouts, and fixing details.
* Produce fabrication schedules and coordinate with production teams to ensure accuracy and buildability.
* Review and cross-check design specifications against project quotations and client/architect requirements — including materials, finishes, fire ratings, and thermal performance.
* Liaise with site teams, supervisors, and installers regarding design clarifications and update drawings as required.
* Manage document control — uploading and downloading drawings and information via client portals, maintaining revision history.
* Produce and issue design calculations, fixing schedules, and relevant supporting documentation.
Additional Responsibilities:
* Attend design coordination meetings (on-site or via Teams) to present and review technical proposals.
* Liaise directly with clients, architects, and engineers as part of the collaborative design process.
* Review and interpret architectural and structural drawings, raising RFIs and design queries where required.
* Conduct site surveys and measurements to verify as-built conditions and ensure design accuracy.
* Liaise with system manufacturers and suppliers to ensure design compliance, material procurement, and technical approvals.
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Flexitime
* Free fitness classes
* Free parking
* On-site parking