Senior Design Technician

Building Careers UK; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction is seeking an experienced Senior Design Technician in the UK. You will lead design projects, produce detailed drawings in AutoCAD, and ensure compliance with standards. Candidates should have previous experience in the building envelope industry and strong technical abilities. This opportunity allows for professional growth within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the building envelope industry is essential.
• Strong technical ability in AutoCAD is required.
• Full, clean driving licence necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead design projects and assist the Design Manager.
• Produce detailed drawings using AutoCAD.
• Ensure designs meet standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with design teams for quality results.

Skills

Technical ability in AutoCAD

Clear communication skills

Proactive and self-motivated

Education

Minimum 5 GCSEs (or equivalent)

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office applications

Revit

SketchUp

Rhino

Job description

Our client, a leading specialist in full building envelope systems, is seeking an experienced Senior Design Technician to join their growing team.

This role offers the chance to work on varied and challenging projects while developing technical expertise within a supportive and collaborative team environment. Our client offers a professional setting where career growth, high-quality design, and customer satisfaction are at the core of their success.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who can take responsibility for projects from initial design through to construction, while also providing guidance and support to junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead allocated design projects and assist the Design Manager with delivery of client briefs.
• Produce precise fabrication and detailed drawings using AutoCAD, with the ability to work in both 2D and 3D.
• Interpret architectural and structural drawings to develop workable solutions.
• Ensure all designs meet required standards, regulations, and specifications, including fire safety and CDM compliance.
• Collaborate with internal and external design teams to achieve technically compliant, high-quality results.
• Manage workloads, deadlines, and project documentation effectively, including QA processes and scheduling.
• Contribute positively to design and project meetings, maintaining consistent communication across departments.
• Attend client sites when required, representing the company to the highest professional standard.

Candidate Profile

• Previous experience in a similar role within the building envelope industry is essential.
• Strong technical ability in AutoCAD, with working knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Experience with Revit, SketchUp, or Rhino would be advantageous.
• Ability to confidently interpret and deliver complex structural and architectural information.
• Minimum 5 GCSEs (or equivalent).
• Full, clean driving licence.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and self-motivated with a flexible approach to varying workloads.
• Clear and confident communicator, able to present ideas effectively to colleagues and clients.
• Organised, resilient, and able to perform under pressure.
• Strong team player with the ability to mentor and support less experienced colleagues.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.