Senior / Intermediate Cladding Designer - Hybrid

Hawkes Resourcing Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior / Intermediate Cladding Designer to join their expanding team in North Greenwich. The role involves producing detailed cladding drawings, preparing site investigation documents, and conducting inspections. Candidates should have a relevant degree and significant cladding design experience. This hybrid position includes both office work and site visits, offering a competitive salary based on experience, alongside various benefits such as annual leave and travel expense reimbursements.

Benefits

Company laptop and mobile phone

20 days annual leave plus one additional day per each year of service

Paid travel expenses for site visits

Mentoring and career development support

Quarterly office social events

Qualifications

• 3-4 years UK cladding design experience for Intermediate level.
• 5+ years UK cladding design experience for Senior level.
• Proven experience in cladding design required.

Responsibilities

• Produce cladding construction detail drawings.
• Prepare elevations, plans, and fire barrier drawings.
• Conduct site surveys and inspections.

Skills

AutoCAD 2D

PDF software

Microsoft Office

3D AutoCAD

SketchUp

Revit

Bluebeam

Strong written and verbal English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Construction, Architecture

Job description

Senior / Intermediate Cladding Designer

We are expanding our design team and are currently seeking an Intermediate or Senior Cladding Designer to join an established team of three designers. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a wide range of façade projects, primarily within the M25.

About the Role

This is a hybrid position, combining office-based work from a North Greenwich office, remote working, and regular site visits. Projects are predominantly UK-based, with occasional overnight stays required.

Candidate Profile

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Construction, Architecture, or equivalent relevant experience

• Intermediate level: 3-4 years UK cladding design experience
• Senior level: 5+ years UK cladding design experience

Proven experience specifically in cladding design (Curtain walling-only experience will not be considered)

Skills & Requirements

Proficient in AutoCAD 2D, PDF software, and Microsoft Office / Outlook (3D AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, and Bluebeam are advantageous)

Strong written and verbal English communication skills

Ability to work semi-autonomously from verbal, written, or sketched instructions

• Strong technical knowledge of:
  • Cladding systems, panels, insulation, fixings, fire barriers, and membranes
  • Fire barrier design and fixing types
  • Fabrication drawings
  • U-values and condensation risk analysis for external wall construction
• Ability to produce:
  • Up to 2 projects simultaneously (Intermediate)
  • 3+ projects simultaneously (Senior)
  • Accurate sub-grid and panel layout drawings
  • Technical hand sketches (preferred)
  • Drawings based on site photos, surveys, and mapping tools (Google Maps / Earth)
• Comfortable working under pressure and managing:
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and solution focused
• Full right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
• UK-based and within commutable distance to North Greenwich / M25
• Driving licence preferred

Portfolio Requirement

Applicants must submit a PDF portfolio of sample cladding drawings. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce cladding construction detail drawings
• Prepare elevations, plans, fire barrier, and site investigation drawings
• Panel and sub-grid setting-out drawings
• Material take-offs and coordination with the Commercial team
• Conduct site surveys, inspections, and photographic records
• Attend design and progress meetings with clients, architects, engineers, and Building Control
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain specifications, confirmations, U-values, and condensation calculations
• Coordinate with client representatives, structural engineers, consultants, and site teams
• Maintain project documentation, drawing registers, RFIs, and change logs
• Issue technical submissions and revised drawings to clients
• Participate in weekly internal design meetings
• Engage in supplier-led CPDs and continuous professional development

Office & Site Commitment

• Office attendance: Minimum one day per week (travel not reimbursed)
• Site visits: Minimum one per week, workload dependent (expenses reimbursed)

Salary & Benefits

Salary

• Intermediate Designer: £39,000 - £50,000
• Senior Designer: £55,000 - £60,000

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual reviews
• Company laptop and mobile phone
• 20 days annual leave plus one additional day per year of service
• Paid travel expenses for site visits (mileage, train, parking)
• Modern riverside office in North Greenwich, close to shops and restaurants
• Mentoring and career development support
• Quarterly office social events
• Clear progression pathway to senior roles