Facade Designer

Structivus Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Structivus Ltd is seeking an experienced Intermediate or Senior Façade Designer to join a growing team. The role involves producing detailed design drawings for rainscreen cladding elevations, curtain walling, glazing and subframe systems across a range of projects.

The position offers hybrid or remote working, with opportunities to own design work streams and coordinate with clients, architects, and site teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in façade industry and related regulatory standards.
• Ability to produce detailed design drawings for façades and glazing systems.
• Knowledge of CWCT standards and façade systems.
• Understanding of Building Regulations and coordination with drawings.
• Proven ability to work to project programmes and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed design drawings for rainscreen elevations, details, and subframes.
• Prepare drawings and schedules for curtain walling, windows, and doors.
• Provide sketches and input for tenders and proposals.
• Develop practical, cost-effective technical solutions for complex façade details.
• Attend design meetings with clients, architects, and project teams.
• Manage design meeting requirements and track progress.

Skills

Experience in façade industry

Rainscreen cladding and glazing

CWCT standards

Building Regulations knowledge

Detailed design drawing production

Strong communication skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Document management systems

Driving licence

Job description

Intermediate / Senior Façade Designer

Location: Hybrid or Remote
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Permanent

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Intermediate or Senior Façade Designer to join a well-established business operating within the façade and building envelope sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for a façade designer looking to develop their career or an experienced senior designer seeking greater responsibility. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of rainscreen cladding, glazing and façade systems and will be involved in delivering detailed design solutions across a range of projects.

Depending on your level of experience, you will either work as part of an established design team or take greater ownership of projects, with the opportunity to manage your own design workload and provide practical, technically compliant solutions.

The Role

Your responsibilities may include:

* Producing detailed design drawings for rainscreen cladding elevations, details and subframe systems.

* Producing drawings and schedules for curtain walling, windows and doors.

* Providing sketches and design input to support tenders and technical proposals.

* Developing practical and cost-effective technical solutions for complex façade details.

* Attending design meetings with clients, architects and design teams.

* Managing and actioning design meeting requirements within agreed timescales.

* Assisting with the production of design programmes and monitoring progress.

* Tracking drawing submissions, progress and programme delays.

* Revising drawings in response to architectural and client comments.

* Producing material schedules for procurement and ordering.

* Uploading and managing project information through document management systems.

* Undertaking site surveys and attending sites when required.

* Providing technical support and design input to the estimating team.

* Communicating design proposals and technical solutions to clients, architects and site personnel.

* Working collaboratively with the wider design and project teams.

* Taking increasing ownership of projects and delivering detailed design within agreed timescales.

About You

We are open to candidates at Intermediate through to Senior level, with the role and level of responsibility tailored to your experience.

Ideally, you will have:

* Previous experience within the façade industry.

* A good understanding of rainscreen cladding and glazing systems.

* Knowledge of relevant Building Regulations.

* Understanding of CWCT standards and façade systems.

* Experience producing detailed design drawings and working to project programmes.

* The ability to develop practical technical solutions to complex details.

* Good communication skills and the confidence to discuss designs with clients, architects and site teams.

* Experience carrying out site surveys would be advantageous.

* Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and BIM.

* Experience using document management/portal systems.

* A full driving licence.

For candidates applying at Senior level, we would expect a stronger track record of working independently, managing design programmes, coordinating with clients and architects, and taking ownership of projects from initial design through to completion.

For Intermediate-level candidates, this is an opportunity to further develop your technical knowledge and take on increasing responsibility within a supportive design environment.

What's on Offer

This is a great opportunity to join a growing organisation where you can develop your career within the façade and building envelope sector.

The role offers hybrid working, allowing you to work from home while attending the office, client meetings and project sites when required.

The position is suitable for an Intermediate or Senior Façade Designer, with salary, responsibilities and level of seniority dependent on your experience and technical capability.

If you have experience within façade design and are looking for your next career move, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration