Designer - Facade & Cladding Solutions

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days' holiday inclusive of bank

Company Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking a Designer to join a leading contractor's facade and cladding team in London and the Southeast. You will create detailed drawings for cladding systems, perform site surveys, and collaborate with Estimating, Commercial and Site Management to ensure design quality and compliance.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Engineering or Architecture (or equivalent), a CSCS card, experience with facades, EWI and rainscreen systems, and strong AutoCAD skills (3D

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Must hold a basic level CSCS card.
• Extensive experience with facades, EWI, cladding and rainscreen systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Project Probe, and email management.
• Expertise in AutoCAD is mandatory; knowledge of 3D AutoCAD, SketchUp, or Revit is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed drawings using technical specifications for cladding and facade systems.
• Conduct site surveys 3-4 days per week to inform design work.
• Collaborate with Estimating, Commercial and Site Management to ensure design quality and compliance.
• Engage with manufacturers, engineers, and architects to ensure feasibility and standards.
• Address technical queries and provide design solutions aligned with specifications.
• Participate in site inspections to oversee technical quality and compliance.
• Support the D&Q Manager in training site management and subcontractors.

Skills

Facade design

Site surveys

Collaboration

MS Office

AutoCAD

Project Probe

Email management

Education

Engineering/Architecture degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Project Probe

Revit

SketchUp

Job description

Designer - Façade & Cladding Solutions

Location: London and Southeast

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Competitive with industry standards

Join a leading principal contractor with over two decades of expertise in delivering high-quality, compliant, multi-million-pound cladding remediation and regeneration projects across London and the Southeast. We are seeking a skilled Designer to join our dynamic team, where innovation meets precision in the realm of building facades and cladding solutions.

Day-to-Day of the Role:

• Create detailed drawings using specific technical specifications, primarily focusing on cladding and facade systems.
• Conduct regular site visits (3-4 days per week) to take surveys and photographs, which will inform your design work.
• Collaborate closely with Estimating, Commercial, and Site Management teams throughout the project lifecycle to ensure design and quality standards are met.
• Engage with manufacturers, external structural engineers, and architects to ensure designs are feasible and compliant with current standards.
• Address technical queries and provide solutions to emerging challenges, ensuring all designs adhere to specifications and manufacturer recommendations.
• Participate in site inspections to oversee the technical quality of works and ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Support the Design and Quality (D&Q) Manager in training site management and subcontractors, ensuring all parties are up-to-date with the latest standards and practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Must hold a basic level CSCS card.
• Extensive experience with facades, External Wall Insulation (EWI), cladding, and rainscreen systems is essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Project Probe, and email management.
• Expertise in AutoCAD is mandatory; knowledge of 3D AutoCAD, SketchUp, or Revit is advantageous.

Benefits:

• 33 days' holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Life Assurance Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

This role is ideal for a proactive and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about making a tangible impact in the construction industry. If you are driven by design excellence and technical precision, we would love to hear from you