Window/Door and Curtain Wall Designer

Trades Workforce Solutions; Dudley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in Dudley seeks an experienced Window, Door & Curtain Wall Designer for a full-time office-based role. The position involves collaborating closely with factory teams and subcontractors to create detailed fabrication drawings and ensure project compliance. Candidates should possess proven technical experience within the aluminium fenestration sector and proficiency in relevant CAD software like AutoCAD or LogiKal. Join an opportunity to contribute to varied and challenging projects within a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on varied projects

Stable working environment

Professional growth and development

Qualifications

• Experience in aluminium fenestration required.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and installation methods needed.
• Must be able to produce accurate fabrication drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop construction-issue standard drawings.
• Produce detailed fabrication drawings.
• Collaborate on system design and interfaces.
• Liaise with the factory team to resolve technical queries.
• Order project-specific materials.
• Review drawings for compliance.
• Support installation planning.

Skills

Proven technical experience in the aluminium fenestration sector

Strong understanding of system profiles

Ability to produce accurate fabrication drawings

Proficiency in industry CAD/design software

Excellent attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Teamwork abilities

Tools

AutoCAD

LogiKal

Job description

Job Title: Window, Door & Curtain Wall Designer

Location: Dudley, West Midlands - Office-based (due to close collaboration with the factory)

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Aluminium Window, Door & Curtain Wall Designer to join our team.

This is a hands‑on technical role working closely with our factory and subcontract design partner to deliver high-quality façade solutions from design stage through to fabrication and production.

You will play a key role in turning concept and tender information into fully detailed construction and fabrication drawings, ensuring accuracy and buildability throughout the process.

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside our subcontract designer to develop drawings to construction-issue standard
• Produce detailed fabrication drawings for aluminium windows, doors and curtain wall systems
• Collaborate on system design, technical detailing, interfaces and setting out
• Liaise daily with the factory team to ensure smooth manufacturing and resolve technical queries
• Order project-specific materials (glass, panels, hardware, accessories etc.)
• Review drawings and specifications, ensuring compliance with system and project requirements
• Support installation planning and resolve site‑based technical queries if required

Requirements

• Proven technical experience in the aluminium fenestration sector (windows, doors & curtain walling)
• Strong understanding of system profiles, manufacturing processes and installation methods
• Ability to produce accurate fabrication drawings and technical details
• Proficiency in industry CAD/design software (e.g., AutoCAD, LogiKal or similar)
• Excellent attention to detail and strong problem‑solving skills
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to work full‑time from our office to remain closely involved with the factory production process

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on varied and technically challenging projects
• Stable, supportive working environment
• Professional growth and development within a specialist business