Facade Designer

Owen Daniels; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Daniels is seeking an experienced Facade Designer for a permanent role based in Henley-on-Thames. The successful candidate will deliver production-ready CAD drawings, interpret complex design briefs, and apply façade engineering with attention to building physics and environmental performance.

You will work on-site, collaborate with internal teams, mentor junior staff, and contribute to risk assessments and compliance with Building Control, BSA and CDM regulations while pursuing CPD.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Facade Designer or similar role.
• Strong CAD skills and production-ready drawings.
• Deep knowledge of façade design, materials and engineering principles.
• Exposure to fire engineering principles, building physics and environmental performance.
• Familiarity with Building Control, Building Safety Act (BSA) and CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed façade design drawings using CAD for production-ready outputs.
• Interpret design briefs and follow advanced technical instructions.
• Apply façade design knowledge and material selection to projects.
• Conduct risk assessments on material choices and design solutions.
• Produce specifications and ensure alignment with environmental and physics principles.
• Ensure compliance with Building Control regulations and BSA.
• Apply CDM principles and assess design-related risks.
• Identify project drivers, risks, and variations and keep records updated.
• Contribute to basic design programmes and timelines.
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to deliver projects.
• Review outputs from juniors to maintain quality standards.
• Lead small project teams and mentor less experienced colleagues.
• Engage in CPD and share knowledge with the team.
• Provide feedback on policies to support continuous improvement.

Skills

Facade design

CAD skills

Building physics

Fire engineering

CDM regulations

Project management

Mentoring

Communication

Independent work

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Facade Designer (Permanent)

Are you an experienced Facade Designer looking for your next permanent opportunity? Do you have strong CAD skills and a deep understanding of façade engineering and building physics? If so, this role could be a great fit for you.

Our client, a well-established company, is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Facade Designer to support ongoing projects. The successful candidate will bring proven design experience, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to work independently while contributing to team success.

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 (dependent on experience)

Monday to Friday on-site

Henley-on-Thames

Job Description

• Develop detailed façade design drawings using CAD, ensuring outputs are production-ready with minimal rework
• Interpret complex design briefs and follow advanced technical instructions
• Apply in-depth knowledge of façade design, engineering principles, and material selection
• Conduct risk assessments on material choices and design solutions, including fire engineering considerations
• Produce specifications and ensure alignment with environmental drivers and building physics principles
• Ensure compliance with Building Control regulations and the Building Safety Act (BSA)
• Apply CDM principles, understanding legal requirements and assessing design-related risks
• Identify key project drivers, risks, and variations, and maintain accurate records
• Contribute to and author basic design programmes based on project deliverables and timelines
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to support successful project outcomes
• Review and check design outputs from junior team members to ensure quality standards are met
• Take a leading role within small project teams and support mentoring of less experienced colleagues
• Actively pursue CPD opportunities and share knowledge with the wider team
• Provide feedback on company policies and processes to support continuous improvement

Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Facade Designer or similar role
• Strong CAD skills with the ability to produce high-quality, production-ready drawings
• In-depth understanding of façade design, materials, and engineering principles
• Knowledge of fire engineering principles, building physics, and environmental performance
• Good understanding of Building Control, Building Safety Act (BSA), and CDM regulations
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Strong risk assessment and problem-solving capabilities
• Understanding of contract principles and project delivery drivers
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members is desirable
• Strong communication and organisational skills