Facade Designer & Architectural Technician – Hybrid + Growth

Conrad Consulting; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

9-day fortnight

30 days leave

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Life assurance

CPD funding

Subscriptions paid

Job summary

Conrad Consulting Ltd is partnering with a respected Huddersfield-based multidisciplinary construction consultancy to appoint an experienced Façade Designer / Architectural Technician. The role focuses on external wall systems, EWI, façade remediation and recladding, delivering detailed technical drawings and building envelope solutions.

You will work within an established Architectural Design team on projects across the UK, involving surveys, design development and construction delivery, with

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Architectural Technician, Architectural Technologist, Façade Designer or within a similar technical design role.
• Experience of External Wall Insulation (EWI), façade systems, recladding or external envelope refurbishment projects.
• Strong technical drawing and construction detailing capabilities.
• A sound understanding of building construction, external wall assemblies and associated materials.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, with Revit experience advantageous.
• Experience working within an architectural practice, design consultancy or specialist façade environment.
• The ability to interpret survey information and develop coordinated technical solutions.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working alongside contractors and multidisciplinary design teams.

Responsibilities

• Producing detailed technical drawings and construction information for façade, EWI and recladding projects.
• Developing coordinated external wall and building envelope details, incorporating insulation, cladding, windows and associated interfaces.
• Preparing technical drawing packages, specifications, schedules and construction information.
• Supporting the delivery of refurbishment, fire safety and building remediation schemes.
• Producing accurate 2D AutoCAD drawings and, where appropriate, 3D Revit models.
• Attending site surveys, reviewing existing building conditions and developing practical technical solutions.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, consultants and internal design teams.
• Supporting planning, Building Control and Building Safety Regulator submissions where applicable.
• Ensuring technical information is coordinated, accurate and delivered in accordance with project programmes.

Skills

Façade design

Architectural Technician

Architectural Technologist

Technical drawing

Construction detailing

Building envelope

Education

Architectural qualifications

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Conrad Consulting Ltd is partnering with a respected Huddersfield-based multidisciplinary construction consultancy to appoint an experienced Façade Designer / Architectural Technician. The role focuses on external wall systems, EWI, façade remediation and recladding, delivering detailed technical drawings and building envelope solutions.

You will work within an established Architectural Design team on projects across the UK, involving surveys, design development and construction delivery, with