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Senior Façade Designer
Clarke is a growing specialist construction business based in Ballymena, with a portfolio of work across the UK and Ireland. Our people are our priority, and we are proud of our team and achievements. Due to significant growth, our design team is expanding! We are seeking a talented Senior Façade Designer to join us.
Our designers excel in applying high levels of knowledge and expertise to ensure design excellence, compliance with current building regulations, CWCT guidance, contract specifications, and our internal standards, while meeting client and project team requirements.
Role Summary
1. Drive creative excellence and innovative façade design solutions within your team.
2. Assist with pre-construction design proposals and 3D sketches as needed.
3. Build trust with clients and design teams through professional technical communication.
4. Demonstrate Clarke’s design quality, ensuring work is delivered on time, within budget, and according to specifications.
5. Provide detailed information and estimates to clients to communicate project timelines and deadlines.
6. Participate in project handover meetings to review and discuss design requirements.
7. Assist in defining the scope of work for the design team and ensure clear delegation and completion of tasks.
8. Review work for quality, compliance, and manufacturing constraints in line with our standards.
9. Lead by example in submitting designs for review and support team members.
10. Coordinate with other departments such as procurement, estimating, and site teams.
11. Engage in continuous learning and industry updates; share knowledge with colleagues.
12. Conduct periodic site visits at key project milestones.
Competencies
* Innovation: Introduce efficiencies and innovations.
* Solution-focused problem solving.
* Influence: Build strong team relationships.
* Self-direction and accountability: Take ownership, set goals, seek feedback.
* Technical expertise: Develop skills proactively and stay ahead of industry needs.
Remuneration & Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience, flexible working hours, modern offices, onsite gym, health cash plan, private healthcare, family-friendly policies, pension, discounted gym membership, career development opportunities. Clarke is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
Required Criteria
* Degree, HND, or equivalent in the built environment (Engineering or Architecture/Architectural Technology).
* 5+ years experience in façade or glazing design.
* Proficiency in AutoCAD.
* Knowledge of unitised/stick systems, window/door systems, and cladding materials.
Desired Criteria
* Over 3 years experience on projects over £4m.
* Experience with BIM, Revit, Inventor, or Fusion.
About The Company
Clarke offers end-to-end façade services from preconstruction to project handover, ensuring safety, innovation, and quality. Established in 1996, with over 90 employees and 180 installers, we are moving into a new state-of-the-art facility in 2022. Our culture is sociable, community-focused, and team-oriented, with numerous social and wellbeing initiatives.
Company Benefits
Health insurance, paid time off, pension, flexible schedule, office perks, employee development, discounts, gym membership, travel opportunities, casual dress, free parking, cycle to work, company laptop, recognition schemes, wellbeing programs, charity involvement, social events.
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