Senior Facade Designer

JR United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in building design is seeking a Senior Designer with expertise in roofing and cladding systems. In this role, you will oversee design processes for large-scale commercial projects, ensuring timely delivery while coordinating with clients and suppliers. Strong communication and project management skills are essential for this position.

Benefits

20 days annual leave, increasing to 25

1 wellness day

Qualifications

• Possess detailed knowledge of cladding and roofing systems.
• Be knowledgeable of relevant Building Regulations.
• Experience in using 2D AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Create designs based on client specifications and surveys.
• Monitor the design program's progress and report to the operations team.
• Produce detailed drawings and as-built documentation for approval.

Skills

Knowledge of cladding and roofing systems

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Commercial awareness

Knowledge of Building Regulations

Tools

2D AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

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Location – Hybrid but prefer a candidate who can attend the office once or twice a week.

Salary – Up to £55,000 per annum.

Annual leave – 20 days increasing to 25 over 5 years (excluding bank holidays) plus 1 wellbeing day.

A Senior Designer is needed for my client in the new build and refurbishment sides of the business to detail and schedule roofing and cladding systems for commercial and industrial building projects. Responsible for designing and managing the design process for projects ranging from £500,000 - £5,000,000 under the direction of the Head of Design. As a Senior Designer, you must have time management skills in order to produce the design to an agreed programme. You must have excellent communication skills for co-ordination with suppliers, clients and the project team. A firm knowledge of the roofing, cladding and façade industry is required for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Work from the tender quote along with client specifications and surveys, and manufacturers design information to create the design.
• Create a Design & Procurement program with the operations team for submittal to the client when a new project starts. Monitor progress and report against the program to the operations team.
• Production of Material Request list.
• Produce detailed GA, installation, manufacturing drawings and as-built documentation for client’s approval.
• Scheduling of materials to an agreed programme for buying.
• Attend and contribute to design meetings with clients and other members of the broader design team of a project.
• Communicate with site managers and material suppliers to find the correct design solution.
• Help to identify and implement company procedures and processes.
• Highlight variations to the project team as soon as they become apparent.

Skills required:

• Possess detailed knowledge of cladding and roofing systems, update where necessary by instigating CPDs or ensuring that the latest manufacturer’s information is being worked to.
• Be knowledgeable of the relevant Building Regulations that may affect the works that the client carry out.
• Be experienced in the use of 2D AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• You will need to be organised and able to run multiple projects in parallel.
• Be knowledgeable of construction techniques and structurally aware. Knowing when to engage the use of a Structural Engineer.
• Hold strong commercial awareness and material costs.
• Be a strong communicator, written, verbal and including the use of sketches where necessary.