Senior Designer - Facades (Hybrid Working)

Albion Recruitment; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Senior Façade Designer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure projects, with a focus on technical detailing and design coordination. With a culture that prioritizes innovation and work-life balance, you will lead design packages and collaborate closely with project managers and clients. The position also allows for hybrid working, ensuring a flexible approach to your career. If you thrive on technical challenges and seek long-term growth in a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Profit Share Bonus Scheme

Hybrid & flexible working

Ongoing training and mentoring

Supportive culture that values staff well-being

Development pathway to Design Manager

Qualifications

• Experience in Tier 1 or major infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
• Strong ability to manage own workload independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and detailing of curtain walling, cladding, and glazing systems.
• Ensure designs meet relevant British Standards and project-specific performance criteria.

Skills

Detailing ability

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Project management

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Inventor

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Location: South Coast – Dorset (2 days a week /3 days remote)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

A respected and growing specialist façade contractor is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Façade Designer to join its collaborative and high-performing team. With live and upcoming works on HS2, aviation hubs, and data centre projects — all delivered for Tier 1 main contractors — this role is suited to someone who thrives on technical challenge and precision.

Project values range from £1 million to £10 million, offering a diverse and exciting scope of work.

This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to grow within a flexible, people-focused business that values innovation, quality, and work-life balance. With hybrid working options and a culture that prioritises staff well-being, this role offers genuine long-term career opportunity.

The Role

The Senior Façade Designer will take ownership of technical detailing and design coordination across complex building envelopes. Working closely with project managers, commercial teams, and clients, this person will lead the development of design packages, drive interface resolution, and ensure compliance with all specification, safety, and performance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design and detailing of curtain walling, cladding, and glazing systems
• Manage the full design lifecycle from concept to construction issue
• Coordinate internal and external design teams, consultants, and suppliers
• Produce and review GA drawings, fabrication details, and technical submittals
• Attend design and site meetings as needed to support project progress
• Ensure designs meet relevant British Standards, CWCT, and project-specific performance criteria (fire, thermal, acoustic, etc.)
• Support value engineering, buildability reviews, and client engagement
• Assist in developing junior team members where appropriate

Requirements

• Strong detailing ability using AutoCAD; Revit or Inventor experience desirable
• Familiar with stick, unitised, and rainscreen systems
• Confident in liaising with structural/fire/acoustic consultants
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Able to manage own workload independently and contribute in a team setting
• Experience on Tier 1 or major infrastructure projects highly desirable

Salary / Package

• £55,000 – £65,000 salary (dependent on experience)
• Profit Share Bonus Scheme
• Hybrid & flexible working to support work-life balance
• Supportive and open culture that values staff well-being
• Exposure to high-profile infrastructure and commercial projects
• Development pathway to Design Manager and beyond
• Ongoing training, CPD, and mentoring

How to Apply

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Façade Designer to join a forward-thinking company that delivers technically complex projects while genuinely caring for its people.

Apply now with a CV and short covering note highlighting relevant experience.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Design

• Industries

  Construction, Design Services, and Fire Protection

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