Roofing Designer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Work with premium manufacturers

Direct senior management contact

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking a skilled Roofing Designer to join our Rochester-based design team. You will produce detailed 2D drawings for various roofing systems, coordinate with premium manufacturers, and drive site-ready detailing across commercial, public sector, residential and sport projects.

The role requires strong AutoCAD 2D proficiency, knowledge of standing seam and other roofing systems, and the ability to manage multiple live projects with clear client communication.

Qualifications

• Proven design experience within roofing, building envelope or a specialist envelope contractor.
• Strong technical knowledge of roofing systems including single ply, hot melt, liquid, standing seam and composite panels.
• Strong AutoCAD 2D capability; Revit or 3D modelling experience is advantageous.
• Good understanding of insulation, waterproofing, thermal performance and detailing at junctions and interfaces.
• Able to produce clear, accurate drawings from surveys, sketches and verbal briefs.
• Confident managing multiple live projects concurrently.
• Strong communication skills and confident engaging with clients, manufacturers and site teams.
• Full UK driving licence with willingness to travel to sites primarily across London and the South East.
• Based within commutable distance of Rochester.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 2D construction drawings for roofing packages across a range of systems.
• Design across standing seam, composite panel, single ply, hot melt, liquid and green roof systems.
• Prepare plan, section, detail, junction and setting-out drawings for site delivery.
• Coordinate with manufacturers on system-specific detailing.
• Carry out site surveys, inspections and photographic records.
• Support fabrication-friendly detailing and coordinate with installers on buildability.
• Prepare material take-offs and coordinate with the commercial team on quantities.
• Attend design and progress meetings with clients, architects, engineers and internal project teams.
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain technical specifications, U-values and warranty documentation.
• Maintain drawing registers, RFIs and change logs, keeping documentation up to date and accurate.
• Issue technical submissions and updated drawings to clients and project teams.

Skills

AutoCAD 2D

Revit / 3D modelling

Technical drawing

Project coordination

Client engagement

Travel willingness

Driving licence

Tools

3D modelling tools

Job description

This is a chance to join a genuinely well-regarded building envelope specialist with over 30 years of experience delivering some of the UK's most technically interesting roofing packages. Recent and past projects include the Olympic Stadium transformation, Royal Sussex County Hospital, King's Health Partners Cancer Centre, and a portfolio of high-end commercial and residential schemes across London and the South East.
The business is based in Rochester and works across the full spectrum of roofing systems, from standing seam and composite panels through to single ply, hot melt, liquid systems and green roofs. That means genuine variety and the chance to work with premium system manufacturers including Kalzip, Sarnafil, IKO, Hydrotech, Kingspan, Proteus and others.
This is a senior appointment for an experienced Roofing Designer who wants their drawings taken seriously and used to build real projects. Working within a close-knit design and delivery team, you will produce detailed technical drawings across a live pipeline of commercial, public sector, residential and sport facility schemes.

Roofing Designer Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £50,000 to £70,000 (DOE)
• 25 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Working with premium manufacturer partners on landmark UK projects
• Direct working relationship with senior management and site teams
• Established specialist with 30 plus years of trading history and a strong forward pipeline

Roofing Designer Job Overview

• Produce detailed 2D construction drawings for roofing packages across a range of systems
• Design across standing seam, composite panel, single ply, hot melt, liquid and green roof systems
• Prepare plan, section, detail, junction and setting-out drawings for site delivery
• Coordinate with manufacturers such as Kalzip, Sarnafil, IKO, Hydrotech, Kingspan and Proteus on system-specific detailing
• Carry out site surveys, inspections and photographic records
• Support fabrication-friendly detailing and coordinate with installers on buildability
• Prepare material take-offs and coordinate with the commercial team on quantities
• Attend design and progress meetings with clients, architects, engineers and internal project teams
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain technical specifications, U-values and warranty documentation
• Maintain drawing registers, RFIs and change logs, keeping documentation up to date and accurate
• Issue technical submissions and updated drawings to clients and project teams

Roofing Designer Requirements

• Proven design experience within roofing, building envelope or a specialist envelope contractor
• Strong technical knowledge of roofing systems including single ply, hot melt, liquid, standing seam and composite panels
• Strong AutoCAD 2D capability; Revit or 3D modelling experience is advantageous
• Good understanding of insulation, waterproofing, thermal performance and detailing at junctions and interfaces
• Able to produce clear, accurate drawings from surveys, sketches and verbal briefs
• Confident managing multiple live projects concurrently
• Strong communication skills and confident engaging with clients, manufacturers and site teams
• Full UK driving licence with willingness to travel to sites primarily across London and the South East
• Based within commutable distance of Rochester

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

• Genuinely landmark project portfolio including the Olympic Stadium, Royal Sussex County Hospital and King's Health Partners Cancer Centre
• Broad exposure across every major roofing system, working with premium manufacturer partners
• Close-knit team where design output is central to how projects are delivered
• Established specialist with 30 plus years of trading history and a reputation built on quality
• A varied project mix across commercial, public sector, residential and sport facility work

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