Cladding Designer

Cornerstone Project Source; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in Manchester is seeking a Cladding Designer to join their established design team. This permanent position offers a competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £60,000, allowing you to work on innovative façade projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of cladding design experience and proficiency in AutoCAD. Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Opportunities for ongoing training

38-hour week with early finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a cladding design role, preferably with aluminium façades.
• Strong knowledge of construction assembly and detailing.
• Understanding of BIM project delivery and ability to read architectural drawings.

Responsibilities

• Producing accurate construction and fabrication stage drawings.
• Recording and issuing RFIs, ensuring changes are documented.
• Managing project documentation in line with filing procedures.

Skills

Cladding design experience

Construction assembly knowledge

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Self-motivated

Strong communication skills

Education

A-Level or equivalent in a construction-related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

BIM knowledge

Job description

Overview

We are hiring a Cladding Designer to join an established design team in Manchester. This is a permanent position, offering the chance to work on a variety of façade projects, producing accurate and buildable designs while supporting the wider operations team.

Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 per annum
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 08:00 - 17:00 (Monday-Thursday), 08:00 - 15:00 (Friday), 38 hours per week

Duties

Duties include:

• Producing accurate construction and fabrication stage drawings
• Recording and issuing RFIs, ensuring changes are properly documented
• Attending design team huddles and design review meetings as required
• Preparing accurate BoM sheets and site/fixings lists for each project
• Managing project documentation in line with filing procedures
• Logging time allocations and maintaining project progress records
• Supporting the design process to ensure systems are practical, safe, and buildable
• Continuing professional development and training to stay ahead of industry standards

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years\' experience in a cladding design role (aluminium façades preferred)
• Strong knowledge of construction assembly and detailing
• Proficiency in 2D & 3D AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor (Revit desirable)
• Understanding of BIM project delivery and ability to read architectural drawings
• A-Level or equivalent education (construction-related qualifications beneficial)
• Strong communication skills, self-motivated, and detail-oriented

Package

• 38-hour week with early finish on Fridays
• Competitive salary package (depending on experience)
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development

Interested applicants are invited to apply by sending their most up-to-date CV.