FaÇAde Senior Designer

Asper Recruitment; Antrim; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work structure

Job summary

Asper Recruitment's client, a well-established glazing specialist, seeks a Senior Designer in the UK to own façade design delivery for curtain walling, windows and doors, ensuring technical accuracy.

You will coordinate with architects/contractors, develop complex interfaces, attend workshops and site visits, and mentor junior designers. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' façade design experience, specifically curtain walling, windows and doors.
• Proven ability to design complex interfaces, fixings and aluminium pressings.
• Strong technical understanding of façade systems and structural integration.

Responsibilities

• Produce complete design packages: elevations, GAs, sections and detailed workshop drawings.
• Develop and resolve complex interfaces, fixings, bracketry, pressings and flashings.
• Prepare technical specifications and supporting documents to demonstrate compliance.
• Deliver accurate first submissions and maintain design delivery to programme.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants and main contractor design teams.
• Attend design workshops, site meetings and inspections as needed.
• Liaise with Estimating, Procurement, QS, Production and Site teams.
• Support internal design governance and client systems.

Skills

Facade design

Client communication

Project coordination

Problem solving

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

My client is a well-established glazing specialist delivering high-spec windows, doors and curtain walling systems for contractors across London. With continued growth and a strong pipeline of complex projects, we're looking to appoint an experienced Senior Designer to strengthen our technical team.

This role suits someone with deep façade experience who can take ownership of design delivery while supporting the ongoing development of the design function.

Role Overview

The Senior Designer will be responsible for producing fully coordinated design packages, resolving complex interface details and ensuring the technical accuracy of all façade design outputs. The position requires strong technical capability, confidence working with clients and consultants, and the ability to manage workload to programme deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce complete design packages: elevations, GAs, sections and detailed workshop drawings covering presswork, fixing, weathering and interface requirements.
• Develop and resolve complex interfaces, bespoke fixings, bracketry, pressings and flashings.
• Prepare technical specifications and supporting documents to demonstrate compliance.
• Deliver accurate first submissions and maintain design delivery to programme.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants and main contractor design teams.
• Attend design workshops, site meetings and inspections as needed.
• Liaise closely with Estimating, Procurement, QS, Production and Site teams.
• Support internal design governance, document control and client systems (e.g., Procore, Aconex).
• Participate in peer reviews and help maintain design quality standards.
• Provide guidance and support to junior designers.
• Carry out periodic site visits to confirm buildability and interface resolution.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' façade design experience, specifically curtain walling, windows and doors.
• Proven ability to design complex interfaces, fixings and aluminium pressings.
• Strong technical understanding of façade systems and structural integration.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Highly organised, accurate and capable of managing workload under pressure.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Opportunity to join a stable, growing specialist contractor with a strong reputation.
• Clear progression within an expanding design function.
• Hybrid working structure available