Facade Designer

Purosearch; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Purosearch is recruiting a Façade Designer in Sunderland to join a technical design team on a range of façade and building envelope projects. You will produce detailed designs from concept through to construction while collaborating with engineers, project managers, manufacturers and clients.

The ideal candidate has solid façade design experience, strong knowledge of façade systems, and excellent AutoCAD skills; Revit experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Solid background in façade design gained with a contractor, specialist sub-contractor or consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of façade systems and construction methods.
• Ideal candidates will interpret architectural and engineering drawings precisely.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 2D and 3D façade drawings for construction.
• Develop façade designs from concept to detailed design.
• Work across curtain walling, rainscreen cladding, windows and doors.
• Prepare technical details, sections, elevations and fixing details.
• Liaise with engineers, architects, contractors and suppliers.
• Review design information and identify potential technical issues.
• Ensure designs comply with standards and project requirements.
• Support wider design and project teams through to completion.

Skills

AutoCAD

Façade design

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Revit

Job description

Façade Designer

Location: Sunderland

Salary: £40,000 – £55,000

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Working Pattern: Office

The Opportunity

We are working with an established and growing façade specialist who are looking to appoint an experienced Façade Designer to join their technical design team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically capable designer to work on a varied portfolio of façade and building envelope projects, producing detailed designs and drawings from concept through to construction.

You’ll be joining a collaborative team where technical quality, attention to detail and practical façade knowledge are highly valued.

The Role

As a Façade Designer, you will be responsible for producing accurate and buildable façade designs across a range of projects, working closely with engineers, project managers, manufacturers and clients.

• Producing detailed 2D and 3D façade drawings for construction.
• Developing façade designs from concept through to detailed design.
• Working across systems including curtain walling, rainscreen cladding, windows and doors.
• Preparing technical details, sections, elevations and fixing details.
• Liaising with engineers, architects, contractors and suppliers.
• Reviewing design information and identifying potential technical issues.
• Ensuring designs comply with relevant standards, specifications and project requirements.
• Supporting the wider design and project teams through to completion.

About You

We’re looking for someone with a solid background in façade design, ideally gained within a façade contractor, specialist subcontractor or consultancy environment.

You should have:

• Previous experience working as a Façade Designer / Façade Design Technician.
• Strong knowledge of façade systems and construction methods.
• Excellent AutoCAD skills; experience with Revit would be advantageous.
• The ability to interpret architectural and engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and technical problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• A practical understanding of how façade designs are manufactured and installed.

Why Join?

This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking façade business with a strong project pipeline and the opportunity to work on technically challenging and high-profile schemes.

You’ll have the opportunity to develop your technical design skills, take ownership of projects and progress your career within the façade industry.