Facade Designer

Blue Water Recruitment Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Water Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Façade Designer to join a specialist contractor delivering major cladding remediation and regeneration projects. You will produce and coordinate technical drawings, undertake site surveys and collaborate with project, commercial and site teams across the construction lifecycle.

The role requires strong façade/cladding/EWI experience, excellent AutoCAD skills and the ability to translate site data into precise designs.

Qualifications

• Experience with façades, cladding, EWI or rainscreen systems.
• Strong technical construction knowledge.
• Excellent AutoCAD skills.
• Experience producing detailed construction drawings.
• Ability to undertake site surveys and translate measurements into designs.
• Comfortable working both on site and in office/design environments.
• Effective communication with site teams, manufacturers, engineers and other professionals.
• Engineering/Architecture or similar construction qualification, or equivalent industry experience.
• CSCS Card.
• Desirable: Experience within cladding remediation or façade refurbishment projects.
• Knowledge of façade interfaces, fire barriers, insulation and associated envelope systems.
• Experience using 3D AutoCAD, Revit or SketchUp.
• Previous experience with specialist façade, envelope or cladding contractors.

Responsibilities

• Produce, monitor, coordinate and revise technical drawings throughout the project lifecycle.
• Attend project sites approximately 3-4 days per week to undertake surveys, measurements and photographic records.
• Translate site survey information into accurate construction and technical drawings.
• Liaise with Design, Estimating, Commercial, Site Management and other internal departments.
• Work closely with manufacturers, architects and external structural engineers.
• Respond to technical queries and provide practical design solutions.
• Identify design or technical issues and make recommendations to resolve them.
• Assist with site inspections to monitor the technical quality of works.
• Ensure installations are completed in accordance with specifications, drawings and manufacturers' recommendations.
• Ensure relevant design information is available to site teams from project commencement through to completion.
• Support site management teams and subcontractors with technical guidance where required.
• Attend project and design meetings with site teams.
• Coordinate and distribute relevant technical documentation.
• Collate information required to demonstrate compliance with applicable standards and client requirements.
• Support the wider Design & Quality function with continuous improvement and technical recommendations.

Skills

AutoCAD

Facades expertise

Site surveys

Construction knowledge

Communication

Education

Engineering, Architecture degree or equivalent

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

Job description

Façade Designer

Multiple Locations: Cardiff, Southampton, Portsmouth, Basingstoke, Isle of White

Employment Type: Permanent

Reporting to: Design Manager

Sector: Construction - Façades / Cladding Remediation

The Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Façade Designer to join a specialist contractor delivering major cladding remediation and regeneration projects.

This is a varied role combining technical design with regular site involvement. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing and coordinating technical drawings, carrying out site surveys and working closely with project, commercial and site teams throughout the construction process.

The position would suit a technically strong Designer with previous experience working with façades, external wall insulation (EWI), cladding or rainscreen systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce, monitor, coordinate and revise technical drawings throughout the project lifecycle.
• Attend project sites approximately 3-4 days per week to undertake surveys, measurements and photographic records.
• Translate site survey information into accurate construction and technical drawings.
• Liaise with Design, Estimating, Commercial, Site Management and other internal departments.
• Work closely with manufacturers, architects and external structural engineers.
• Respond to technical queries and provide practical design solutions.
• Identify design or technical issues and make recommendations to resolve them.
• Assist with site inspections to monitor the technical quality of works.
• Ensure installations are completed in accordance with specifications, drawings and manufacturers' recommendations.
• Ensure relevant design information is available to site teams from project commencement through to completion.
• Support site management teams and subcontractors with technical guidance where required.
• Attend project and design meetings with site teams.
• Coordinate and distribute relevant technical documentation.
• Collate information required to demonstrate compliance with applicable standards and client requirements.
• Support the wider Design & Quality function with continuous improvement and technical recommendations.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

• Previous experience within façades, cladding, EWI or rainscreen systems.
• Strong technical construction knowledge.
• Excellent AutoCAD skills.
• Experience producing detailed construction drawings.
• Ability to undertake site surveys and translate measurements into technical designs.
• Comfortable working both on site and within a design/office environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with site teams, manufacturers, engineers and other construction professionals.
• Engineering, Architecture, Architectural Technology or similar construction-related qualification, or equivalent industry experience.
• CSCS Card.

Desirable:

• Experience within cladding remediation or façade refurbishment projects.
• Knowledge of façade interfaces, fire barriers, insulation and associated envelope systems.
• Experience using 3D AutoCAD, Revit or SketchUp.
• Previous experience working for a specialist façade, envelope or cladding contractor.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established specialist contractor delivering significant façade and cladding projects across London and the South East.

The role offers considerable exposure to both the technical and delivery sides of projects, making it particularly suitable for a Designer who enjoys being involved from site survey and design development through to construction and completion