Facade Designer

Purosearch; Essex; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Purosearch is seeking a skilled Façade Designer for an established specialist façade manufacturer in Essex. You will join a growing technical design team, producing detailed design drawings and documentation for aluminium rainscreen cladding systems and related components.

Working closely with project managers, engineers and manufacturing teams, you will develop practical technical solutions, ensure designs meet requirements, and help drive successful fabrication and installation across a range

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of façade systems, particularly aluminium rainscreen cladding.
• Experience producing detailed technical drawings and fabrication drawings.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is essential, with knowledge of additional design software advantageous.
• Understanding of façade construction methods, materials and installation processes.
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings and develop practical technical solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work to project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Producing detailed 2D and 3D façade drawings and technical details and manufacturing drawings.
• Developing design solutions for aluminium rainscreen cladding systems, including cassette, secret-fix and plank systems.
• Preparing fabrication and installation drawings, ensuring designs are technically accurate and commercially viable.
• Working closely with project managers, engineers, architects and manufacturing teams to coordinate design requirements.
• Reviewing architectural drawings and specifications to identify technical requirements and potential design challenges.
• Ensuring designs comply with relevant industry standards, project specifications and building regulations.
• Supporting projects from initial design development through to manufacture and installation.

Skills

AutoCAD

Facade systems

Technical drawing

Attention to detail

Tools

3D modeling software

Drafting software

Job description

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

The Opportunity

We are currently working with an established specialist façade manufacturer who is looking to appoint an experienced Façade Designer to join their growing technical design team in Essex.

The business specialises in the design, manufacture and supply of innovative façade solutions, with particular expertise in aluminium rainscreen cladding systems, SFS framing and associated façade components.

With significant investment in manufacturing capabilities and an expanding portfolio of projects, this is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded Façade Designer to join a growing business and play an important role in delivering high-quality façade solutions across a variety of construction projects.

The Role

Working closely with the wider technical and manufacturing teams, you will be responsible for producing detailed façade design drawings and technical documentation, ensuring designs are accurate, practical and suitable for manufacture and installation.

Key Responsibilities:

Producing detailed 2D and 3D façade drawings and technical details and manufacturing drawings.

Developing design solutions for aluminium rainscreen cladding systems, including cassette, secret-fix and plank systems.

Preparing fabrication and installation drawings, ensuring designs are technically accurate and commercially viable.

Working closely with project managers, engineers, architects and manufacturing teams to coordinate design requirements.

Reviewing architectural drawings and specifications to identify technical requirements and potential design challenges.

Ensuring designs comply with relevant industry standards, project specifications and building regulations.

Supporting projects from initial design development through to manufacture and installation.

The Ideal Candidate

Strong understanding of façade systems, particularly aluminium rainscreen cladding.

Experience producing detailed technical drawings and fabrication drawings.

Proficiency in AutoCAD is essential, with knowledge of additional design software advantageous.

Understanding of façade construction methods, materials and installation processes.

Ability to interpret architectural drawings and develop practical technical solutions.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to work to project deadlines.

What's on Offer?

Opportunity to join an established and growing specialist façade manufacturer.

Work within a business with its own manufacturing capabilities and technical expertise.

Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Competitive salary, dependent on experience.