Facade Designer

About the Role

This is a hybrid position, combining office-based work at our client's Greenwich office, remote working, and regular site visits. Projects are primarily UK-based, with occasional overnight stays required. We will only consider candidates already living in the UK.

Candidate Profile required

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Construction, or Architecture (or equivalent relevant experience)

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

             Good 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 walls

            Ability to produce:

            Accurate sub-grid and panel layout drawings

            Technical hand sketches (preferred)

            Drawings from site photos, surveys, and mapping tools (Google Maps/Earth)

            Confident working under pressure and managing:

            2 projects simultaneously

            Proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-focused

            Full right to work in the UK

            UK-based, within a 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 elevation, plan, 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 representative, structural engineers, consultants, and site teams

          Maintain project documentation, drawing registers, RFIs, and change logs

          Issue technical submissions and updated drawings to clients

          Participate in weekly internal design meetings

          Engage in continuous professional development (CPDs) with suppliers

Office & Site Commitment

           Office attendance: Minimum once per week (travel to office not reimbursed)

           Site visits: Minimum once per week, workload dependent (expenses reimbursed)

Salary & Benefits

Salary

•             Senior Designer: £52000 – £60,000 per annum depending on Experience

Benefits

•             Competitive salary with annual reviews

•             Company laptop and phone

•             20 days’ holiday, 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

Immediate start preferred.