Senior Facade Designer

Cornerstone Project Source; Reigate and Banstead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist cladding contractor is seeking a Senior Façade Designer to join their Surrey team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years' experience in façade design, extensive knowledge of rainscreen and cladding systems, and proficiency in AutoCAD. The role involves developing design packages, managing client communications, and producing detailed designs for multiple systems. This position offers 28 days of holiday per year and other benefits.

Benefits

28 days' holiday

Company mobile phone

Pension scheme enrolment

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years' design experience within the façades or cladding sector.
• Strong technical knowledge of rainscreen and cladding systems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver high-quality façade design packages.
• Manage design information flow via client portals.
• Produce detailed designs for cladding and rainscreen systems.

Skills

Façade detailing

Rainscreen systems

Cladding systems

AutoCAD proficiency

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Façade Designer to join a specialist cladding contractor based in Surrey. This role requires proven technical ability in façade detailing and strong knowledge of a wide range of systems.

Location: Surrey

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver high-quality façade design packages
• Manage design information flow via client portals (e.g. RFIs)
• Provide detailing expertise and technical knowledge across multiple façade systems
• Produce detailed designs for cladding and rainscreen systems such as stone, GRC, brick-slip, and metal cassettes
• Detail and coordinate interfacing components including SFS, sheeting boards, curtain wall, doors, copings, flashings, cavity trays, membranes, insulation, fire barriers and EPDMs
• Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and clients to ensure coordinated design solutions
• Work autonomously to meet deadlines and drive project progress
• Attend design meetings/workshops on site or via Teams

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 8+ years' design experience within the façades or cladding sector
• Strong technical knowledge of rainscreen and cladding systems
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent proficiency in AutoCAD
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Must be based within commuting distance of the Surrey office (ideally within one hour)

Benefits

• 28 days' holiday per year (excluding bank holidays)
• Company mobile phone
• Automatic enrolment into government pension scheme

Interested applicants are invited to apply by sending their most up-to-date CV.