Facade Designer

Cornerstone Project Source; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing design firm is seeking an experienced Façade Designer to join their design and quality team on a full-time, permanent basis. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement and involves working on various projects across London and nationally. Candidates should have proven façade design experience, strong AutoCAD skills, and a background in engineering or architecture. In addition to competitive salary, the firm provides a generous holiday allowance and other benefits.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Experience with EWI, cladding, and rainscreen systems.
• Detail-focused with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Confident communicator in technical coordination.

Responsibilities

• Produce and revise façade drawings.
• Manage drawings from issue to final approval.
• Coordinate with manufacturers and engineers.

Skills

Façade design experience

Strong AutoCAD skills

CSCS card

Competent in Microsoft software

Education

Background in engineering, architecture or equivalent

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.