Senior Designer Roofing & Cladding

Green Carbon Talent; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in the UK is seeking a Roofing & Cladding Designer/Senior Designer to join their expanding team. This full-time office-based role involves producing detailed design and technical drawings, attending site visits, and coordinating with project teams. Candidates should have proven experience in roofing and cladding, strong communication skills, and proficiency in AutoCAD, among other tools. The salary ranges from £40,000 to £65,000 annually, depending on experience, with support for training and career progression.

Benefits

Support for training and career progression

Qualifications

• Experience leading projects in roofing and cladding design.
• Proficient in producing detailed design and technical drawings.
• UK-based with full right to work.

Responsibilities

• Produce roofing and cladding construction detail drawings.
• Conduct site surveys and inspections.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders and maintain project documentation.

Skills

Proven experience in roofing and cladding design

Leadership experience managing multiple designs

Proficient in AutoCAD 2D

Strong English communication

Ability to work semi-autonomously

Knowledge of cladding systems and membranes

Ability to produce accurate technical drawings

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

Roofing & Cladding Designer / Senior Designer

📍 Office-Based | Full-Time

Our client is seeking a Roofing & Cladding Designer / Senior Designer to join their expanding design team. The role involves delivering high-quality façade and roofing designs across a range of commercial and residential projects.

Role Overview

This is a full-time office-based position. The successful candidate will produce detailed design and technical drawings, working closely with project managers, engineers, and site teams. Occasional site visits may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce roofing and cladding construction detail drawings
• Prepare elevation, plan, and technical drawings for projects
• Panel and sub-grid setting-out drawings
• Material take-offs and coordination with the commercial team
• Conduct site surveys and inspections, including photographic records
• Attend design and progress meetings with clients, architects, engineers, and Building Control
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain specifications, confirmations, U-values, and condensation calculations
• Coordinate with client representatives, structural engineers, consultants, and site teams
• Maintain project documentation, drawing registers, RFIs, and change logs
• Issue technical submissions and updated drawings to clients

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in roofing and cladding design
• Senior level: experience leading projects and managing multiple designs
• Proficient in AutoCAD 2D; knowledge of 3D AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, and Bluebeam is advantageous
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Ability to work semi-autonomously from verbal, written, or sketched instructions
• Knowledge of cladding systems, panels, insulation, fixings, fire barriers, and membranes
• Ability to produce accurate technical drawings from surveys, photos, and mapping tools
• UK-based and within a commutable distance to the office
• Full right to work in the UK
• Driving licence preferred

Salary & Package

• £40,000 - £65,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
• Full-time office-based role
• Support for training and career progression