Facade Designer: Curtain Wall & Cladding Specialist

Bimplus; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Bimplus in Manchester is seeking an experienced Façade Designer to deliver detailed design solutions for façade and building envelope systems. You will work with Design Managers, Architects, and engineers to ensure compliant, buildable designs that meet project requirements.

This role focuses on façade remediation, curtain walling, and external envelope packages, with collaboration across design meetings and site visits to ensure high standards and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in façade remediation, recladding, curtain walling, cladding, or building envelope projects.
• Strong knowledge of façade systems and construction detailing.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Revit experience would be advantageous.
• Good understanding of Building Regulations and façade fire safety requirements.
• Ability to interpret architectural and structural drawings.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed design, fabrication, and installation drawings.
• Design and coordinate curtain walling, SFS framing, external wall insulation, and fire remediation solutions.
• Prepare technical drawings using AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, structural engineers, and suppliers.
• Attend design meetings and site visits as required.
• Review project specifications, drawings, and requirements.
• Ensure designs comply with Building Regulations and industry standards.
• Support value engineering and buildability reviews.
• Assist with technical submissions and design documentation.

Skills

Façade remediation

Curtain walling

AutoCAD

Revit

Building Regulations

Drawing interpretation

Coordination

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Bimplus in Manchester is seeking an experienced Façade Designer to deliver detailed design solutions for façade and building envelope systems. You will work with Design Managers, Architects, and engineers to ensure compliant, buildable designs that meet project requirements.

This role focuses on façade remediation, curtain walling, and external envelope packages, with collaboration across design meetings and site visits to ensure high standards and timely delivery.