Facade Designer

Doufre Construction Personell; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Doufre Construction Personell in London is seeking an experienced Facade Designer to lead cladding design on UK façade projects. The role is hybrid, with office and site involvement.

You will develop detailed drawings, coordinate with architects and engineers, and manage design packages across multiple projects. The salary range is £55,000 to £60,000, dependent on experience. Immediate start available; strong AutoCAD 2D skills and experience with Revit/SketchUp are preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong AutoCAD 2D skills.
• Technical knowledge of cladding/facade systems and external wall build-ups.
• Experience with fabrication and setting-out drawings.
• Ability to manage several design packages independently.
• Attention to detail and a practical, solutions-focused approach.
• Experience with Revit, SketchUp, Bluebeam or 3D AutoCAD is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Developing detailed cladding drawings from design through to installation.
• Producing elevations, plans, panel layouts and sub-grid details.
• Designing and detailing fire barrier solutions.
• Carrying out site surveys and gathering information for design development.
• Preparing material quantities and technical information.
• Coordinating with architects, engineers, suppliers and project teams.
• Attending design and progress meetings.
• Managing technical submissions, drawing revisions and RFIs.

Skills

AutoCAD 2D

Facade design knowledge

Cladding systems

Fabrication drawings

Project package management

Attention to detail

3D CAD tools

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Bluebeam

Job description

Facade Designer

London | Hybrid Working | £55,000 - £60,000

An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior Cladding Designer to join a specialist contractor delivering façade and external envelope projects across the UK.

We're looking for someone with a strong technical background in facade design who is comfortable taking ownership of projects, solving design challenges and working closely with both site and commercial teams.

What You'll Be Doing

• Developing detailed cladding drawings from design through to installation
• Producing elevations, plans, panel layouts and sub-grid details
• Designing and detailing fire barrier solutions
• Carrying out site surveys and gathering information for design development
• Preparing material quantities and technical information
• Coordinating with architects, engineers, suppliers and project teams
• Attending design and progress meetings
• Managing technical submissions, drawing revisions and RFIs

About You

• Strong AutoCAD 2D skills
• Good technical knowledge of cladding/facade systems and external wall build-ups
• Knowledge of panels, fixings, insulation, membranes and fire barriers
• Experience with fabrication and setting-out drawings
• The ability to manage several design packages independently
• Strong attention to detail and a practical, solutions-focused approach
• Experience with Revit, SketchUp, Bluebeam or 3D AutoCAD would be a bonus.

What's On Offer

£55,000 - £60,000 DOE

Alongside the basic salary, you'll receive hybrid working, annual salary reviews, increasing holiday entitlement, company laptop and mobile, reimbursed site travel expenses and ongoing career development.

The position will involve a mixture of home working, London office attendance and site visits, so candidates should be based within a reasonable travelling distance of London.

Immediate / early start available