Facade CAD Designer

Facade Today; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern open-plan office

On-site gym

Smart/casual environment

Strong social culture

Benefits package

Development pathway

Direct access to experienced designers

Job summary

Facade Today is seeking a Facade Designer in Milton Keynes to join the design team. The role is office-based and involves live projects across cladding, SFS and external envelopes, with a pay range of £28,000–£60,000 depending on experience.

You will produce 2D AutoCAD drawings, support the Design Manager, conduct site surveys, and assist with technical submissions and procurement information.

Qualifications

• Proficient in AutoCAD
• Understanding of construction drawings
• Confident communicator
• Keen to learn and progress

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate 2D AutoCAD drawings, details and setting-out information
• Support the Design Manager with daily design tasks
• Carry out site surveys and measures (around twice per month)
• Update and maintain technical submissions
• Upload drawings and documents to client portals
• Prepare material schedules and assist with procurement information
• Interpret architectural and structural drawings
• Assist with design queries and coordination
• Ensure drawings meet project requirements and technical standards
• Work with project teams to support delivery
• All work will be overseen and checked, with full training provided

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Facade Designer, Milton Keynes

Benefits

Modern open‑plan office built by the team

On‑site gym

Smart/casual environment

Strong social culture

Great benefits package as part of a wider, well‑established group

Supportive team structure with direct access to experienced designers and managers

Clear development pathway with an amazing opportunity to learn, grow and progress

The Company

A growing façades contractor is looking for a Façade Designer with strong AutoCAD skills to join the design team. The role is office‑based and works closely with the Design Manager on live projects across cladding, SFS and wider external envelope packages.

The business delivers high‑quality façade solutions, including cladding, glazing, fire remediation, insulated render systems, metal roofing and full building‑envelope design for commercial, residential and public‑sector projects across the UK. The wider group is established, successful and expanding, with the façades division already achieving strong turnover in its early years of trading.

Assistant and experienced candidates are invited to apply, with salaries between £28,000 and £60,000 depending on experience. This environment suits someone motivated, reliable and keen to build a long‑term career in façade design.

Key Responsibilities

Produce accurate 2D AutoCAD drawings, details and setting‑out information

Support the Design Manager with daily design tasks

Carry out site surveys and measures (around twice per month)

Update and maintain technical submissions

Upload drawings and documents to client portals

Prepare material schedules and assist with procurement information

Interpret architectural and structural drawings

Assist with design queries and coordination

Ensure drawings meet project requirements and technical standards

Work with project teams to support delivery

All work will be overseen and checked, with full training provided

Requirements

Minimum 6 months’ experience in construction design

Proficient in AutoCAD

Understanding of construction drawings

Full UK driving licence

Confident communicator

Keen to learn and progress

Comfortable working in an office environment

Backgrounds that suit this role

CAD Technician (construction)

Architectural Technician (junior level)

Junior Designer within a subcontractor

Design Assistant with AutoCAD experience

Graduate or trainee with CAD skills and construction exposure

Candidates from all construction sectors will be considered.

Projects and Workload

Typical façade packages: £700k–£2m, with larger schemes also delivered

Mix of cladding, SFS, glazing interfaces, flashings, copings and external envelope details

Opportunity to gain full exposure to façade design processes

Working Environment

Modern open‑plan office built by the team

On‑site gym

Smart/casual environment

Strong social culture

Supportive team with direct access to experienced designers and managers

Opportunity

This role offers an amazing opportunity to learn and progress within a fast‑expanding division delivering high‑performance façade solutions across the UK. Training is provided, and progression is available for the right person.