Designer – Façade & Cladding Solutions

• Location: London and Southeast
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: Competitive with industry standards

Join a leading principal contractor with over two decades of expertise in delivering high-quality, compliant, multi-million-pound cladding remediation and regeneration projects across London and the Southeast. We are seeking a skilled Designer to join our dynamic team, where innovation meets precision in the realm of building facades and cladding solutions.

Day-to-Day of the Role:

• Create detailed drawings using specific technical specifications, primarily focusing on cladding and facade systems.
• Conduct regular site visits (3-4 days per week) to take surveys and photographs, which will inform your design work.
• Collaborate closely with Estimating, Commercial, and Site Management teams throughout the project lifecycle to ensure design and quality standards are met.
• Engage with manufacturers, external structural engineers, and architects to ensure designs are feasible and compliant with current standards.
• Address technical queries and provide solutions to emerging challenges, ensuring all designs adhere to specifications and manufacturer recommendations.
• Participate in site inspections to oversee the technical quality of works and ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Support the Design and Quality (D&Q) Manager in training site management and subcontractors, ensuring all parties are up-to-date with the latest standards and practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Must hold a basic level CSCS card.
• Extensive experience with facades, External Wall Insulation (EWI), cladding, and rainscreen systems is essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Project Probe, and email management.
• Expertise in AutoCAD is mandatory; knowledge of 3D AutoCAD, SketchUp, or Revit is advantageous.

Benefits:

• 33 days’ holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Life Assurance Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

This role is ideal for a proactive and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about making a tangible impact in the construction industry. If you are driven by design excellence and technical precision, we would love to hear from you.