Drafts Person / Project Designer

Lemon Drizzle Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Company pension

Free parking on-site

Early finish Fridays

Annual bonus

Team-building events

Friendly team

Job summary

Lemon Drizzle Recruitment is proud to partner with a thriving roofing contractor delivering high-quality building envelope solutions across commercial, industrial and high-rise developments in the North of England. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company with a supportive team culture and a secure pipeline of projects.

The role of Draftsperson / Project Designer sits in an in-house drawing office with a Design Director, Design Manager and several Project Designers, collaborating with

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and self-motivation.
• Solid technical knowledge of roofing and cladding systems, including: Single-ply, Hot melt, Standing seam, Built-up systems, Composite roofing and wall systems.
• Rainscreen façade experience (desirable).
• Proficient in AutoCAD (2D) and Microsoft Office.
• Exposure to 3D modelling (AutoCAD 3D, Revit, Rhino, or similar) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Produce 2D GA and detailed construction drawings
• Prepare material schedules and fabrication drawings
• Attend and contribute to design team meetings (including minute taking)
• Attend internal handover and design review meetings
• Carry out occasional site visits
• Plan and manage workload to meet project deadlines
• Proactively gather all required technical information
• Follow established company procedures and quality standards

Skills

Organisational skills

Roofing and cladding knowledge

AutoCAD 2D

Microsoft Office

3D modelling exposure

Rainscreen façade experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Rhino

Job description

Lemon Drizzle Recruitment is proud to partner with a thriving, forward-thinking Roofing Contractor renowned for delivering high-quality building envelope solutions across commercial, industrial, and high-rise developments throughout the North of England.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company with strong core values, a genuinely supportive team culture, and a secure pipeline of projects for years to come. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to add an experienced Draftsperson / Project Designer to their established Drawing Office team.

The Opportunity

You will join a collaborative in-house design team consisting of a Design Director, Design Manager, and several Project Designers, working closely with Buying, Commercial, and Contracts teams in a truly team-focused environment.

This role would suit someone with 5+ years' experience in roofing and cladding who is comfortable both collaborating with others and working independently to deliver high-quality design packages.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce 2D GA and detailed construction drawings
• Prepare material schedules and fabrication drawings
• Attend and contribute to design team meetings (including minute taking)
• Attend internal handover and design review meetings
• Carry out occasional site visits
• Plan and manage workload to meet project deadlines
• Proactively gather all required technical information
• Follow established company procedures and quality standards

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong organisational skills and self-motivation
• Solid technical knowledge of roofing and cladding systems, including:
  • Single-ply
  • Hot melt
  • Standing seam
  • Built-up systems
  • Composite roofing and wall systems
• Rainscreen façade experience (desirable)
• Proficient in AutoCAD (2D) and Microsoft Office
• Exposure to 3D modelling (AutoCAD 3D, Revit, Rhino, or similar) is advantageous

What's in it for You?

• Competitive salary:
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Early finish every Friday (2pm!)
• Annual bonus scheme
• Regular team-building events
• A friendly, close-knit team where your contribution is genuinely valued

If you're looking to join a stable, growing contractor where you can develop your career and be part of a supportive, high-performing team — this could be the perfect next step