Senior Curtain Wall Designer – Proprietary Systems (Glasgow)

Allstaff; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Gym membership discount

Death in Service

Free parking

Job summary

Allstaff Manufacturing Division in Glasgow, G14, seeks a Senior Curtain Walling Designer to lead design of proprietary aluminium systems for residential and commercial projects. You’ll work on-site 37.5 hours per week, coordinating with architects, engineers and contractors to ensure buildable, compliant solutions.

The role requires five years’ experience in curtain walling, strong AutoCAD skills, and knowledge of CWCT guidance. On-site collaboration and timely submissions are key.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in curtain walling or façade design.
• Experience designing proprietary aluminium curtain walling systems.
• Knowledge of UK Building Regulations and CWCT guidance.

Responsibilities

• Design aluminium curtain walling systems for residential and commercial projects.
• Review drawings and specs to select proprietary systems.
• Produce detailed AutoCAD drawings including elevations and details.
• Select profiles, mullions, transoms and components.
• Specify glazing to meet safety, thermal, acoustic and solar control needs.
• Interpret wind loading and structural calculations.
• Coordinate with external engineers, architects and contractors.
• Ensure designs comply with UK Building Regulations and CWCT.
• Manage drawing revisions, submissions and deadlines.
• Support manufacturing, procurement and installation teams.

Skills

Curtain walling design

AutoCAD

UK Building Regulations

Architectural drawings interpretation

Team collaboration

Revit

BIM coordination

Communication

Tools

AutoCAD LT

Job description

Allstaff Manufacturing Division in Glasgow, G14, seeks a Senior Curtain Walling Designer to lead design of proprietary aluminium systems for residential and commercial projects. You’ll work on-site 37.5 hours per week, coordinating with architects, engineers and contractors to ensure buildable, compliant solutions.

The role requires five years’ experience in curtain walling, strong AutoCAD skills, and knowledge of CWCT guidance. On-site collaboration and timely submissions are key.