Senior Façade Designer

Albion Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced Senior Façade Designer. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years in architectural or structural engineering and a strong proficiency in AutoCAD, with knowledge of Inventor and Revit being beneficial. Responsibilities include creating detailed façade, cladding, and flooring drawings, as well as conducting structural analysis. The role offers a salary between £50,000 and £70,000 and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Casual dress

Company events

Health & wellbeing programme

Life insurance

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• 10+ years in architectural or structural engineering preferred.
• Experience in façade or architectural design is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with British Standards and UK Building Regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed façade, cladding and flooring drawings.
• Design steel brackets and connections.
• Undertake engineering analysis and structural checks.

Skills

Façade design

AutoCAD

Structural analysis

Engineering calculations

Education

Degree or diploma in Architecture or Structural Engineering

Tools

Inventor

Revit

Revit

Job description

Senior Façade Designer

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Company

A highly reputable stone and cladding specialist with over 100 years in the market, delivering exceptional façade solutions across iconic buildings in London and the surrounding regions. The company works closely with Tier 1 main contractors, delivering complex external envelope packages of up to £20m on flagship commercial, residential, cultural, heritage and high‑end residential schemes.

In addition to its specialist façade division, the business also operates a separate main contracting arm, strengthening its technical capability and enabling seamless coordination from early design through to project delivery. Known for precision craftsmanship, technical excellence and long‑standing client relationships, the company is regarded as one of the most trusted names in the UK façade sector.

About the Role

The business is seeking a Senior Façade Designer to join its established technical team. The role involves producing cladding and flooring layouts, detailed drawings and manufacturing information using AutoCAD, Inventor and Revit. You will also support steel bracket and connection design, structural analysis, engineering calculations and the development of complete façade build‑ups.

Ideal candidates will have experience with stone, masonry, precast, faience, rainscreen and backing‑wall systems (LGSF or traditional masonry). Experience gained with a design‑and‑build façade contractor is highly desirable.

The position also includes attending site for surveys, participating in design meetings and liaising with main contractors, architects, engineers and specialist suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce detailed façade, cladding and flooring drawings using AutoCAD, Inventor and Revit
• Design steel brackets, connections and secondary steel structures
• Undertake engineering analysis, structural checks and thermal calculations
• Coordinate complete façade build‑ups, including backing‑wall solutions
• Attend site surveys and project design meetings
• Liaise with main contractors, architects, engineers and suppliers throughout the design process

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Architecture, Structural Engineering or related discipline
• Experience in façade, architectural or structural design (RIBA Stages 4–5 preferred)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; Inventor and Revit knowledge beneficial (training provided if required)
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage deadlines
• Familiarity with British Standards, Eurocodes and UK Building Regulations (or willingness to learn)
• 10+ years in architectural / structural engineering preferredRight to work in the UK

Salary: £50,000–£70,000 per year

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Hybrid working (office-based with WFH by agreement)