Draughtsperson

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; North East; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building envelope specialist based in Darlington is seeking a Draughtsperson to join their design team. This full-time, office-based role offers flexible working options and involves creating technical drawings for roofing and cladding systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in construction design, strong AutoCAD skills, and a qualification in design or construction. Competitive salary ranging from £35,000 - £43,000 alongside benefits such as 25 days holiday and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Flexible working hours

Collaborative office environment

Ongoing support and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a draughting or design role within the construction industry.
• Ideally, knowledge of roofing or cladding systems such as rainscreen cladding.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Produce technical drawings and detailing solutions for roofing and cladding systems.
• Create detailed general arrangement and fabrication drawings.
• Attend project handovers and design meetings.

Skills

AutoCAD

Design and construction knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

HNC in design or construction

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

Overview

Draughtsperson - Join a Leading Building Envelope Specialist

Based in Darlington Office-Based with Flexible Working Options
Full-Time Permanent

Are you a confident Draughtsperson with experience in construction design? Looking for your next step with a company that values quality, teamwork, and innovation?

We're working with a well-established contractor specialising in roofing and cladding systems, with over 40 years of experience in delivering high-profile commercial projects. They're now looking for a Draughtsperson to join their design team in Darlington.

This is a great opportunity to get involved in technically varied work and contribute to some of the UK's most recognised commercial developments.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: 35,000 - 43,000 (depending on experience)
• Holiday: 25 days + Bank Holidays
• Working Hours:
  • Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
• Flexibility on start/finish times considered
• A friendly, collaborative office environment
• Involvement in award-winning projects across the country
• Ongoing support and development opportunities

Duties

Working closely with the design and project teams, you'll be producing technical drawings and detailing solutions for roofing and cladding systems across a range of commercial builds.

Your role will include:

• Creating detailed general arrangement and fabrication drawings
• Reading and interpreting architectural drawings, specs, and tender documents
• Coordinating with internal teams and external consultants
• Attending project handovers and design meetings
• Updating drawings to reflect design changes or site variations
• Liaising with subcontractors and suppliers on specialist elements
• Supporting junior team members as needed
• Assisting with as-built documentation at project close-out

Requirements

• A qualification such as an HNC (or equivalent) in design, construction, or a related field
• Experience in a draughting or design role within the construction industry
• Strong skills in AutoCAD (any 3D CAD knowledge is a bonus)
• Good attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ideally, some knowledge of roofing or cladding systems - such as rainscreen cladding, composite panels, flat or metal roofing

Why This Role?

You'll be joining a stable and experienced team where your work will make a real impact. From early-stage design to project completion, this is a chance to take ownership of your work and grow within a business that values quality and technical expertise.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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