Facade Designer – Building Envelope

Mitchell Maguire; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Mitchell Maguire Limited is seeking a Facade Designer – Building Envelope to drive design from concept to construction across curtain walling, glazing, and metalwork. You will produce accurate 2D/3D drawings and fabrication documents, working closely with clients and internal teams.

The role requires AutoCAD proficiency and knowledge of BIM, with familiarity in Revit or similar tools, and an understanding of UK Building Regulations. Remote with office and site visits is common.

Qualifications

• Must have experience as a Façade Engineer or Designer or related (cladding, glazing, rainscreen, curtain wall).
• Degree in Façade Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture or related field.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks or Inventor software packages.
• Ideally knowledge of BIM modelling and systems.
• Knowledge of UK Building Regulations and façade performance standards.
• IT literate with good planning and time management.

Responsibilities

• Handle design from concept to construction across curtain walling, windows, doors, cladding, SFS, glazing, and metalwork.

Skills

Facade design experience

Project coordination

Client coordination

Regulatory understanding

Education

Façade Engineering degree

Architecture/Structural related degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Facade Designer – Building Envelope

Job Title: Facade Designer – Building Envelope

Job reference Number: 339668-4663-26309

Industry Sector: Façade Designer, Designer, Architectural, Building Envelope. Façade Engineer, Structural Engineer, Glazing, Fenestration, Aluminium Windows, Aluminium Doors, Facades, Windows & Doors, Architectural Windows, Architectural Facades, Sliding Doors, Bi Fold Doors, Balconies, Curtain Walling, Architectural Aluminium, Building Envelope, Facades, Architectural, AutoCAD

Location: Remote with office (Edgware) and site visits as needed

Remuneration: £40,000 – £47,000 + discretionary bonus

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

The role of the Facade Designer – Building Envelope will involve:

• Facade Designer position dealing with the design process from concept to construction across curtain walling, windows, doors, cladding, SFS, glazing, and metalwork
• Produce accurate 2D/3D design, GA, interface, fixing, and fabrication drawings in line with specifications and regulations
• Prepare technical submittals, compliance documentation, and material schedules
• Review contract and project documentation to confirm design scope and deliverables
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and internal design, commercial, manufacturing, and site teams
• Support installation, resolve site queries, issue as-built drawings, and maintain design records
• Working with AutoCAD

The ideal applicant will be Facade Designer – Building Envelope with:

• Must have experience as a Façade Engineer or Designer or working with a related such as (cladding, glazing, rainscreen, curtain wall, etc.)
• Must have a degree in Façade Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture or related.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Solidworks or Inventor software packages
• Ideally understand BIM modelling and systems
• Knowledge of UK Building Regulations and relevant façade performance standards.
• IT literate (Microsoft Office)
• Excellent planning, organisation, time management skills