Facade Designer

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

Job summary

Purosearch is seeking an experienced Façade Designer to join a growing façade specialist in Middlesbrough. You will produce accurate 2D and 3D façade drawings from concept through to construction, collaborating with engineers, project managers, manufacturers and clients.

Ideal candidates will have solid façade design experience, strong knowledge of curtain walling, rainscreen cladding, and window/door systems, plus excellent AutoCAD skills; Revit is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience as Façade Designer/Designer Technician.
• Strong knowledge of façades systems and construction methods.
• Excellent AutoCAD skills; Revit is advantageous.
• Ability to interpret architectural and engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving.
• Good communication and collaborative working style.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Façade Designer

Location: Middlesbrough

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.

Interested?