Facade Designer

London

£40k-£55k

- Suggested Education: Engineering or Architect related studies (If no university degree, then experience will count)

- Live in UK within a commutable distance to North Greenwich (Due to site visits)

- Must be proficient in AutoCAD 2D, PDF software and Microsoft Office/Outlook (3D AutoCAD/SketchUp/Revit/Bluebeam optional)

- Preferably to have a driving License

- 3-5 Years experience for an intermediate position with option to progress into Senior designer/ 5 years plus Senior Designer position

- Fluent in verbal and written English

- Must present a PDF portfolio of sample drawings.

- Must have the right to work in the UK (No sponsorship required)

- Full time office position, with occasional site visits (Min. once per week) Projects within the M25 belt.

- What is expected of the candidate:

o Drafting and designing semi-autonomously to verbal, written and/or sketched instructions

o Be familiar with common types of cladding materials (Panels, Insulation and membranes)

o Be able to do hand sketches of technical drgs (Preferably)

o Have good knowledge of the use of fire barriers

o Have good knowledge of fixing types and their uses

o Understand the correct use of AutoCAD:

§ Understand the scaling and thickness of line types and text within model space and paper space.

§ Understand the use of blocks and groups to facilitate drawing.

§ Understand the use of Gridlines, floor levels and detail markers

§ Understand how to PDF/print with different colours

§ Understand how to use layers

§ Understand the use of dimensions and their relevant scaling

o Be able to produce accurate sub-grid and panel layout drawings

o Be able to visualize an item in 3D and draw different views from this

o Be familiar with fabrication drawings

o Understand U Values of external walls

o Be able to draw from photos and surveys by others

o Be able to gather information from Google maps in relation to the existing building envelope.

o Be able to prioritize tasks under pressure

o Be able to design and manage 2 or more projects simultaneously

o Have a proactive and problem-solving attitude

- Activities within the role:

o Cladding construction details drawings,

o Elevation and plan drawings based on non-vectorized drawings

o Panel & Sub grid setting out drgs,

o Material take-off,

o Liaise with Commercial department for material orders vs. spec.

o Site surveys and photographs (Visit site at least once a week)

o Design and progress meetings,

o Request specifications and confirmation of specific details from suppliers,

o Liaise with Structural engineers, Consultants & Architects, etc

o Liaise with site to obtain inspections, photos and existing dimensions

o Raise any design changes that will affect costs

o Maintain our own cloud database complete with most recent drgs and other technical information for each project

o Upload new & Amended drawings to cloud or email to client regularly

o Issue Tech Subs to client prior to design

o Issue RFI's to relevant parties and maintain an RFI tracker

o Continuous professional development (CPDs) with suppliers

- What's provided:

o Competitive salary

o Company Laptop

o Company phone

o 20 days holiday

o Travel expenses to outside of London Sites

o Modern office

o Yearly appraisals and salary reviews

o Mentoring from a Senior member

o Office parties every quarter

o Progression into a senior role