Facade Designer

Cornerstone Project Source Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based architecture and engineering firm is seeking an experienced Façade Designer for its Hampshire office. The successful candidate will create and manage façade designs while ensuring quality assurance across multiple projects. Responsibilities include site surveys, liaising with internal teams, and responding to technical queries. Candidates should possess relevant engineering or architecture qualifications and façade design experience. A competitive salary from £40,000 to £45,000 per annum is offered, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

33 days' holiday

Company Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid travel

Cycle to Work Scheme

Social Events

Qualifications

• Façade design experience required, including EWI, cladding, and rainscreen systems.
• Basic CSCS card is necessary.
• Competent in AutoCAD (3D) is essential, SketchUp or Revit is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise façade drawings according to specifications.
• Conduct site surveys for accurate measurements.
• Liaise with internal teams regarding design and quality issues.

Skills

Façade design experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Coordination skills

Education

Engineering or architecture-related studies

Tools

AutoCAD (3D)

MS Excel

MS Word

Outlook

Project Probe

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Façade Designer to join our Hampshire office on a full-time, permanent basis. This role involves office-based work alongside regular site visits to manage surveys, drawings, and quality assurance across multiple projects.

Location: Hampshire (with site visits 3-4 days per week)
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Key Responsibilities

• Create, monitor, and revise assigned façade drawings using relevant company specifications
• Conduct site surveys, capturing measurements and photographs to produce accurate drawings
• Liaise with Estimating, Commercial, Site Management, and other internal teams to track design and quality issues
• Coordinate with manufacturers, external structural engineers, and architects as required
• Respond to technical queries and make recommendations to resolve design or site problems
• Assist with site inspections to ensure works meet technical quality standards and specifications
• Ensure information is available for site set-up from project commencement to completion
• Support the Design & Quality Manager in training and advising site management and subcontractors
• Monitor KPIs for site management and subcontractors
• Attend site and project meetings as needed
• Maintain and pass updated subcontractor information to procurement and ordering teams
• Collate documentation for compliance with relevant standards for client and funder handovers

Requirements

• Engineering or architecture‑related studies or equivalent industry experience
• Façade design experience including EWI, cladding, and rainscreen systems
• Basic CSCS card
• Competent AutoCAD user (3D AutoCAD essential; SketchUp or Revit optional)
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project Probe
• Strong communication, organisation, and coordination skills

Package

• 33 days' holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Company Pension
• 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.