Architectural Technician - Façade Designer

RecruitBuild; Hull and East Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

30 days annual leave

Hybrid working arrangements

9-day fortnight

Bonus schemes

Pension contributions 3–5%

Life assurance

Job summary

Recruit Build Limited is seeking an Architectural Technician / Façade Designer in Huddersfield to join a growing technical design team. You will develop façade and refurbishment designs, producing detailed drawings and technical packages across UK projects.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in building envelopes, cladding systems and renovation schemes, with AutoCAD proficiency and optional Revit skills. Hybrid working arrangements are offered in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Architectural Technician or Façade Designer in technical design.
• Strong AutoCAD skills with ability to produce detailed drawings.
• Good understanding of building construction and external envelope detailing.
• Familiarity with Building Regulations and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed architectural drawings, construction details and technical design packages for façade, cladding and refurbishment projects.
• Develop accurate 2D AutoCAD drawings and, where appropriate, 3D Revit models.
• Prepare technical specifications, schedules and construction information.
• Contribute to projects from initial design and feasibility through planning, building regulations and construction.
• Develop technical solutions for external wall systems, cladding, insulation, windows and associated building elements.
• Review existing building information, surveys and site conditions to inform design development.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, consultants and other design disciplines to ensure coordinated project delivery.
• Assist with Building Safety Regulator submissions and other statutory approval processes where required.

Skills

Architectural Technician

Façade Designer

AutoCAD

Revit

Building envelopes

Refurbishment

Education

Architectural degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

The Opportunity

Recruit Build is working with an established and highly regarded multidisciplinary construction consultancy to recruit an Architectural Technician / Façade Designer for its growing technical design team in Huddersfield.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Architectural Technician, Technologist or Façade Designer looking to develop their career working on a diverse range of technically challenging building refurbishment, façade remediation and external wall projects.

Working alongside an experienced team of Architects, Technologists and technical specialists, you will play an important role in developing practical, compliant design solutions for residential buildings across the UK.

The position offers exposure to projects involving external wall systems, cladding replacement, building safety improvements and wider refurbishment schemes, with genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce detailed architectural drawings, construction details and technical design packages for façade, cladding and refurbishment projects.
• Develop accurate 2D AutoCAD drawings and, where appropriate, 3D Revit models.
• Prepare technical specifications, schedules and construction information.
• Contribute to projects from initial design and feasibility through planning, building regulations and construction.
• Develop technical solutions for external wall systems, cladding, insulation, windows and associated building elements.
• Review existing building information, surveys and site conditions to inform design development.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, consultants and other design disciplines to ensure coordinated project delivery.
• Assist with Building Safety Regulator submissions and other statutory approval processes where required.

About You

We are interested in hearing from candidates with a strong architectural or technical design background, particularly those with experience of building envelopes, façade systems or refurbishment projects.

Ideally, you will have:

• Experience working as an Architectural Technician, Architectural Technologist, Façade Designer or in a similar technical design role.
• Strong AutoCAD skills and the ability to produce accurate, detailed construction drawings.
• A good understanding of building construction, materials and external envelope detailing.
• Experience of refurbishment, recladding, building remediation or fire safety projects would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of façade systems, including rainscreen cladding, insulation, masonry and glazing.
• Familiarity with Building Regulations and relevant building safety requirements.
• Experience of Building Safety Regulator applications would be particularly beneficial.
• Revit experience would be an advantage.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Experience of high-rise residential buildings or social housing refurbishment would be particularly relevant, although candidates from other architectural and technical design backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer?

In addition to a competitive salary of £40,000 – £50,000, depending on experience, the successful candidate can expect an attractive benefits package, including:

• Car allowance
• Up to 30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Option to work a 9-day fortnight
• Bonus schemes
• Company pension contributions of 3–5%
• Life assurance at four times annual salary
• Regular salary and performance reviews
• Funded professional memberships and subscriptions
• Ongoing training, CPD and support towards professional qualifications
• Excellent long-term career development opportunities

Interested?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established consultancy offering varied project work, a supportive working environment and the opportunity to develop specialist expertise in façade design and building safety.