Architectural Glazing & Cladding Designer

Recruitment Services UK; Great Massingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Company pension

Healthcare scheme

Career development

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Anglian Architectural is seeking an Architectural Glazing & Cladding Designer to join our Design Team in Great Massingham, Norfolk. You will work on commercial façade projects from concept through to manufacture and installation.

The ideal candidate has strong AutoCAD skills, experience with curtain walling and cladding systems (Schüco, Aluprof, Reynaers), and a meticulous eye for detail to deliver compliant, buildable designs on time.

Qualifications

• Experience designing glazing, curtain walling, windows and doors.
• Proficient in interpreting technical drawings and construction details.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with internal teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Design aluminium glazing, curtain walling, windows and cladding systems using supplier manuals.
• Produce GA, fabrication and workshop drawings for in-house manufacture using AutoCAD.
• Manage design process from award to completion within programme and budget.
• Maintain project documentation and design records.

Skills

Design experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Collaborative approach

Multi-project handling

Tools

AutoCAD

Schüco

Aluprof

Reynaers

Schucal

Logikal

Job description

Architectural Glazing & Cladding Designer

Anglian Architectural is a leading specialist in commercial glazing, curtain walling and façade solutions. Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Architectural Glazing & Cladding Designer to join our established Design Team based at our offices in Great Massingham, Norfolk.

Working on commercial projects ranging from £5k to £5M, you will play a key role in delivering technically compliant, buildable design solutions from concept through to manufacture and installation. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated designer looking to work on a varied portfolio of commercial façade projects within a supportive and experienced team.

The Designer role will include, but is not limited to:

• Designing aluminium glazing, curtain walling, window, door and cladding systems using suppliers' technical manuals, including Schüco, Aluprof and Reynaers.
• Producing accurate general arrangement, fabrication and workshop drawings for in-house manufacture using AutoCAD;
• Managing the design process from project award through to completion, ensuring programmes and budgets are achieved;
• Maintaining accurate project documentation and ensuring design records are kept up to date
• Liaising with Estimating, Procurement, Manufacturing, Project Management and Installation teams to ensure designs are practical, compliant and commercially;
• Reviewing client specifications and technical information, identifying discrepancies and proposing practical design solutions where appropriate
• Attending design coordination meetings with Main Contractors, Architects & Clients;
• Comparing tender drawings with subsequent revisions, identifying design changes and highlighting potential commercial implications to the Estimating Team;
• Raising purchase requests and supporting the Purchasing function where required; and
• Assisting the Projects Team with weekly updates on drawing progress to facilitate early communication with Main Contractor Teams and maintain programmes.

The ideal Applicant will be a Designer - Architectural Glazing & Cladding - with

• Design experience within the market sector, working with curtain walling, cladding, windows and doors;
• Strong AutoCAD skills;
• Experience working with systems such as Schüco, Aluprof and Reynaers (similar systems will also be considered);
• Knowledge of system estimating software eg: Schucal, Logikal would be an advantageous (experience of other systems acceptable);
• Excellent understanding of technical drawings and construction details;
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach to design;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• The ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines; and
• A collaborative approach and the confidence to work effectively with colleagues, suppliers and clients.

We can offer you:

• A competitive salary, dependent on experience
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays;
• Company pension & healthcare scheme;
• Career development and ongoing training opportunities;
• Free onsite parking; and
• The opportunity to work on exciting commercial façade projects as part of an experienced team