Façade Designer
Location: Manchester / Greater Manchester
Salary: £40,000 – £55,000 DOE
Job Type: Permanent
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Façade Designer to join the Building Envelope team of a well-established specialist contractor operating across the UK.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded designer to join a growing business delivering new-build and façade remediation projects, working across a diverse range of building envelope systems and materials.
The successful candidate will work closely with project managers, engineers, surveyors, suppliers and other technical stakeholders to develop detailed, buildable and compliant façade solutions from concept through to construction.
The Role
As a Façade Designer, you will be responsible for producing detailed technical designs and drawings for a range of façade and building envelope systems.
Key responsibilities will include:
Producing detailed 2D and 3D façade drawings using CAD software.
Developing technical and construction drawings from concept through to installation.
Designing and detailing rainscreen cladding, SFS and external wall systems.
Producing elevations, sections, details, setting-out drawings and fabrication information.
Working closely with engineers and project teams to develop technically viable solutions.
Reviewing architectural and structural information and identifying potential design issues.
Liaising with manufacturers, suppliers and subcontractors to ensure designs are coordinated.
Ensuring designs comply with relevant Building Regulations, CWCT guidance and project-specific requirements.
Supporting façade remediation and refurbishment projects where required.
Assisting with technical submissions, specifications and design documentation.
Conducting design reviews and ensuring accurate information is issued for construction.
Visiting sites when required to support surveys, design development and technical queries.
About You
We are looking for a Façade Designer with previous experience within the façade, cladding, roofing or wider building envelope sector.
You should have:
Proven experience producing technical façade or cladding designs.
Strong AutoCAD skills; experience with Revit would be advantageous.
Good understanding of façade construction and detailing.
Experience with systems such as rainscreen cladding, SFS, composite panels, render, aluminium or brick façade systems.
An understanding of CWCT guidance and UK Building Regulations.
Ability to interpret architectural and structural drawings.
Strong attention to detail and an understanding of buildability.
Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with project teams.
A proactive approach to problem-solving and technical design.
Experience working on façade remediation, fire remediation or high-rise residential projects would be particularly beneficial.
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to join an established Manchester-based business with a strong presence across the UK and a growing Building Envelope division.
You will have the opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of projects, develop your technical expertise and play a key role in delivering compliant, technically robust façade solutions.
If you're an experienced Façade Designer looking for your next opportunity, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.
Send your up to date CV's to (url removed) or call Callum on (phone number removed)
