Job Title: Senior Facade Designer
Location: Nottinghamshire (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: £55,000 - £75,000 (Depending on Experience)
Specialism: Glazing and Aluminium Facade Systems

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Facade Designer to join our specialist team in Nottinghamshire. This hybrid role offers a balance between office-based collaboration and remote flexibility. You will lead the design and development of complex facade solutions—particularly focusing on glazing and aluminium curtain wall systems—across a range of commercial and residential projects in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

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Lead and deliver facade design packages from concept through to construction.

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Prepare detailed technical drawings, elevations, sections, and schedules using AutoCAD, Revit, or similar tools.

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Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and suppliers to ensure design intent is met.

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Oversee system detailing, thermal and structural analysis, and compliance with relevant building regulations and facade standards.

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Provide technical support and mentoring to junior designers.

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Conduct site visits and support project delivery during installation phases.

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Liaise with manufacturers and suppliers on system capabilities and performance.

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Ensure documentation and design output meets QA standards.

Requirements:

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Proven experience (5+ years) in facade design, particularly with glazing and aluminium curtain walling systems.

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Strong proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit or Rhino knowledge is a plus.

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Solid understanding of facade performance criteria: structural, thermal, acoustic, and weatherproofing.

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Excellent knowledge of UK building regulations, CWCT guidelines, and relevant standards.

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Strong communication and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams.

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Degree or HNC/HND in Architecture, Engineering, or related field.

Desirable:

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Chartership or working towards membership with the Society of Façade Engineering (SFE), IStructE, or similar.

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Experience with parametric modelling or digital facade tools (e.g., Grasshopper, Dynamo).

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Knowledge of sustainability in facade systems, including embodied carbon and passive design.

What's on Offer:

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Competitive salary package (£55k - £75k depending on experience)

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Hybrid working model (2-3 days remote per week)

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Supportive and collaborative design team environment

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Opportunities for professional development and career progression

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Exposure to high-profile and technically challenging projects

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