Facade Designer

Mission 4 Recruitment; Greater London; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work setup

29 days annual leave

Discretionary annual bonus

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Travel expenses reimbursed

Job summary

Mission 4 Recruitment is seeking a skilled Façade Designer to join a leading external building envelope solutions provider. The role is predominantly remote with occasional travel to London head office, factory, or UK sites.

You will own projects from concept through site delivery and be responsible for producing precise 2D/3D drawings and technical packages. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of UK façade design experience (curtain walling, cladding, glazing, rainscreen), a relevant degree, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' checkable UK experience in façade design (curtain walling, cladding, glazing, rainscreen).
• Degree or recognised UK qualification in Architecture, Engineering, or Façade Engineering.
• Strong AutoCAD skills and knowledge of UK Building Regulations and performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate 2D AutoCAD drawings and 3D models for curtain walling, cladding, SFS, and metalwork.
• Create complete technical packages including GA drawings, interface details, and fixings.
• Generate fabrication drawings and material procurement schedules for manufacturing.
• Prepare compliance documentation meeting UK Building Regulations, BSR, and warranty guidelines.
• Review contract docs with commercial and project teams to clarify scope and deliverables.
• Work with clients, architects, and engineers to clear technical details and secure approvals.
• Attend design meetings, respond to RFIs, and keep document control logs up to date.
• Provide technical support through installation, handling site queries and issuing as-builts.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Architecture degree

Engineering degree

Façade Engineering qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Location: Remote (UK-based)

Salary: £42,000 - £47,000

Working Hours: Monday - Friday (8am-5pm)

Job Code: MJ2353

Façade Designer

My client is an established leader in external building envelope solutions, and they are seeking a talented Façade Designer to join their expanding technical team.

Operating predominantly remotely, with occasional travel to their London head office, factory, or UK sites as needed, this role offers fantastic flexibility alongside high project involvement.

To be considered, candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of proven, checkable experience in UK façade design or related disciplines like cladding, glazing, and curtain walling.

It is an ideal opportunity for an experienced professional to take full ownership of projects from concept through to site delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce accurate 2D AutoCAD drawings and 3D models for curtain walling, cladding, SFS, and metalwork.
• Create complete technical packages including GA drawings, interface details, and fixings.
• Generate fabrication drawings and material procurement schedules for manufacturing.
• Prepare compliance documentation meeting UK Building Regulations, BSR, and warranty guidelines.
• Review contract docs with commercial and project teams to clarify scope and deliverables.
• Work with clients, architects, and engineers to clear technical details and secure approvals.
• Attend design meetings, respond to RFIs, and keep document control logs up to date.
• Provide technical support through installation, handling site queries and issuing as-builts.

The successful candidate will have:

• Minimum 5 years' checkable UK experience in façade design (curtain walling, cladding, glazing, rainscreen).
• Degree or recognised UK qualification in Architecture, Engineering, or Façade Engineering.
• Strong AutoCAD skills and sound knowledge of UK Building Regulations and performance standards.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, high attention to detail, and great time management.
• Desirable: Proficiency in 3D modelling software (Revit, SolidWorks, Inventor) or BIM experience.
• Desirable: Understanding of thermal, acoustic, and fire performance principles

Benefits:

• Remote working setup with full IT equipment and software provided
• 29 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Discretionary annual performance bonus
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Full reimbursement of travel expenses for site and office visits