Facade Designer

Cornerstone Project Source Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing design and quality firm is seeking an experienced Façade Designer to join their team in London. This full-time, permanent role offers a hybrid working arrangement. You'll be responsible for producing façade drawings, managing the design lifecycle, and collaborating with stakeholders across various projects. The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering or architecture, with strong AutoCAD skills and a passion for façade design. Benefits include 33 days' holiday and a comprehensive pension scheme.

Benefits

33 days' holiday

Company pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance scheme

Employee assistance programme

Paid travel

Cycle to Work scheme

Social events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in façade design including EWI, cladding and rainscreen systems.
• Confident communicator with the ability to manage technical coordination.
• Organised and detail-focused, able to work on multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Produce and revise façade drawings in line with specifications.
• Manage assigned drawings through revisions and final approval.
• Coordinate with manufacturers, structural engineers, and architects.

Skills

Façade design experience

Strong AutoCAD skills

Microsoft Office skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Background in engineering or architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Revit

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Façade Designer to join a growing design and quality team on a full-time, permanent basis. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement and the opportunity to work on projects delivered across London and nationally.

Location: North London preferred (projects managed nationally including the Midlands)

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Working Arrangement: Full-time, permanent, hybrid working

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and revise façade drawings in line with specifications where company design applies
• Manage assigned drawings from initial issue through revisions and final approval
• Liaise with Estimating, Commercial, Construction, and Site Management teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinate with manufacturers, external structural engineers, and architects
• Respond to technical queries and provide practical design solutions
• Support the Design & Quality Manager with design issues and improvement recommendations
• Assist with planned and ad hoc site inspections to monitor quality and compliance
• Ensure all technical information is available for site set-up through to project close
• Support training and technical guidance for site teams and subcontractors when required
• Attend project and site meetings as necessary
• Monitor and report KPIs relating to site teams and subcontractors
• Maintain and update subcontractor technical information for procurement purposes
• Collate documentation required for standards, client handovers, and funder requirements

Requirements

• Background in engineering, architecture, or equivalent industry experience
• Proven façade design experience, including EWI, cladding, and rainscreen systems
• Strong AutoCAD skills (3D AutoCAD, SketchUp, or Revit advantageous)
• Competent in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project Probe
• CSCS card at basic level
• Confident communicator with the ability to manage technical coordination
• Organised, detail-focused, and comfortable working across multiple projects

What's Offered

• 33 days' holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Paid travel
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Social events

Interested applicants are invited to apply by sending their most up-to-date CV.