Senior Facade Designer

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

Job summary

Une entreprise leader dans le secteur de la construction recherche un Senior Designer pour des projets de construction et de rénovation. Le candidat idéal devra gérer le processus de conception et coordonner les aspects techniques avec les équipes de projet. Une expérience en revêtement et toiture est essentielle pour réussir dans ce rôle, qui implique également des responsabilités en gestion de projet et communication avec divers intervenants.

Benefits

20 jours de congés annuels augmentant à 25 après 5 ans

1 jour de bien-être

Qualifications

• Expertise en systèmes de revêtement et de toiture.
• Connaissance des réglementations de construction pertinentes.
• Expérience dans l'utilisation de 2D AutoCAD et gestion de plusieurs projets.

Responsibilities

• Créer des dessins détaillés et de la documentation pour l'approbation des clients.
• Montrer des compétences dans la communication avec les gestionnaires de site et les fournisseurs.
• Élaborer un programme de conception et de procurement avec l'équipe opérationnelle.

Skills

Knowledge of roofing systems

Knowledge of cladding systems

Time management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Commercial awareness

Construction techniques awareness

Ability to manage multiple projects

Tools

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.