Lead Designer on projects and responsible for any design related issues.
Main Activities/Responsibilities:
* Produce high quality general arrangement drawings in the most efficient way for Approval / Construction / As Built.
* Prepare fabrication drawings for bracketry and pressed metal in conjunction with location drawings.
* Produce Glass and Fixing schedules as and when requested.
* Supervision of design staff on your project.
* Liaising with architects and clients/ main contractors.
* Work to an estimate and project specification.
* Attend co-ordination meetings (internally and externally).
* Work to an agreed project programme.
* Ensure that work is detailed in accordance with agreed sub-contract specification and programme.
* Produce details with commercial consideration given to products used.
* Ensure ASTA is reviewed each week.
* Maintain areas of work in a clean and tidy state.
Other Responsibilities:
* Liaising with the Design Office Manager regarding projects under their section.
* Give support to the Design Office Manager regarding company decisions.
* Identify variations to contract during the design process.
* Issue request for information as and when required.
* Maintain a register of drawings issued, including date issued and current revision of IRS form (in conjunction with the Document Controller).
* To ensure compliance with CDM regulations.
* Assist with the preparation of Operation and Maintenance Manuals.
* Research and development of new internal products.
* To comply with all Company policies including Alumet’s Health & Safety and Environmental/Sustainability Policies.
* Acting as an ambassador/exemplar of Alumet Systems and embracing/supporting/promoting the Company culture and values.
* To comply with any objectives/targets/KPIs given.
* To comply with all Design Department procedures.
* Seeking and developing ongoing continuous improvement.
* Any other duties relevant to the role or as determined by the Manager.
Training & Development:
* Product training courses as necessary, including curtain walling, windows, doors and rainscreens.
* Attending any other internal/external training courses relevant to the role or as required by the Company.
* Building Regulations.
* AutoCAD
* Schucal
* Asta Powerproject
* Design software packages as necessary to carry out duties.
Knowledge/Experience/Attributes:
* Relevant NVQ/HND or Degree.
* Experience in BIM design using Revit software
* Experience in AutoCAD experience.
* Experience within the curtain wall and façade industry.
* Ideally experience of the Schueco curtain wall and window system.
* Experience in managing people and their own large projects
* Ability to research and develop products.
Applying for the role.
If you would like to apply for the role then please email your CV and cover letter to recruitment@alumet.co.uk
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