Lead Glazing Designer — Path to Design Management

Ec&I Partners Limited; Erith; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Ec&I Partners Limited is seeking a Lead/Senior Designer to join the Erith team, focusing on glazing and aluminium façades. You will drive design delivery, coordinate with project teams, clients and suppliers, and mentor junior designers to enable a clear progression into design management.

The role emphasizes technical excellence, collaboration and leadership, with a path to management and development opportunities within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Senior or Lead Designer within glazing, curtain walling or aluminium façades.
• Strong knowledge of glazing and aluminium systems.
• Experience working with Aluprof and/or Schüco.
• Excellent understanding of technical drawings and construction details.
• Strong AutoCAD and/or relevant design software experience.
• Ability to coordinate multiple design packages and deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ambition to progress into Design Manager / management position.
• 4 days per week in the Erith office.
• Clear pathway into Design Management.
• Opportunity to take on increased leadership responsibility.
• Career development and progression opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and technical delivery of glazing packages.
• Produce detailed drawings and technical design information.
• Work with aluminium systems including Aluprof and Schüco.
• Review architectural drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Coordinate designs with project, commercial and site teams.
• Liaise with clients, architects, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify and resolve technical design issues.
• Support and mentor more junior members of the design team.
• Ensure designs meet project, technical and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with design development from concept through to construction.
• Take increasing responsibility for design coordination and team leadership.

Skills

Senior Designer

Lead Designer

Design management

Communication

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Ec&I Partners Limited is seeking a Lead/Senior Designer to join the Erith team, focusing on glazing and aluminium façades. You will drive design delivery, coordinate with project teams, clients and suppliers, and mentor junior designers to enable a clear progression into design management.

The role emphasizes technical excellence, collaboration and leadership, with a path to management and development opportunities within a supportive environment.