Senior Facade Designer

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Portsmouth is seeking a Senior Designer to oversee and detail roofing and cladding systems for significant commercial and industrial projects. The ideal candidate will manage the design process while ensuring effective communication and adherence to schedules. This role requires a deep understanding of materials, construction techniques, and regulatory considerations, alongside the ability to juggle multiple ongoing projects.

Benefits

20 days annual leave, increasing to 25 over 5 years

1 wellbeing day per year

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of cladding and roofing systems required.
• Experience with Building Regulations essential.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple projects needed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for designing roofing and cladding systems for projects.
• Collaborate with operations team to create design programs.
• Produce detailed drawings and documentation for client approval.

Skills

Time Management

Communication

Knowledge of Roofing Systems

Knowledge of Cladding Systems

Construction Techniques

Commercial Awareness

Organizational Skills

Tools

2D AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Client:

Laboris Solutions

Location:

portsmouth, hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

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.