Façade Technician / Engineer

Façade Technician / Engineer
Location: Leeds (Site Based)
Salary: £40,000 + Company Benefits

A leading UK manufacturer and supplier of specialist façade and architectural solutions is looking to appoint a Façade Technician / Engineer to join its growing technical team in Leeds.

This is an opportunity to work within a highly regarded engineering environment, supporting major construction and façade projects from early design through to delivery. You will play a key role in developing technically compliant, commercially viable solutions while working closely with customers, internal teams, and project stakeholders.

The Role
Working as part of a specialist technical function, you will take ownership of façade design and technical development across a range of projects. From initial concept through to construction support, you will ensure solutions are accurate, buildable, and aligned with client requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:
· Developing façade designs from concept through to detailed design and construction stages.
· Producing high quality technical drawings using AutoCAD, including plans, elevations, sections, and detailed components.
· Interpreting architectural and structural drawings to coordinate accurate façade solutions.
· Carrying out design reviews to ensure solutions are technically compliant and cost effective.
· Generating optimised design proposals within defined response times.
· Preparing fabrication and installation drawings in line with project specifications.
· Managing design revisions and maintaining drawing control throughout project lifecycles.
· Supporting project teams with technical input during design and delivery phases.
· Identifying and mitigating technical risks relating to buildability, durability, and safety.
· Attending design meetings and coordination workshops with internal and external stakeholders.
· Supporting site teams with technical queries, non-conformances, and remedial solutions.
· Building strong technical relationships with customers to ensure solutions meet project requirements.
· Supporting commercial and programme discussions alongside account and project teams.

What You Will Bring
· Experience within façade engineering, cladding systems, or building envelope design.
· Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and technical drawing production.
· Ability to interpret architectural and structural drawings accurately.
· Solid understanding of construction processes and façade buildability.
· Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
· Confident communicator, able to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
· Proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.

What Success Looks Like
· Delivery of accurate, compliant, and commercially viable façade designs.
· Efficient turnaround of design work within agreed timeframes.
· Strong collaboration with internal teams and external clients.
· Effective resolution of technical challenges during design and construction phases.

What Is On Offer
· £40,000 salary
· Company bonus scheme
· 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
· Pension scheme
· Healthcare cashback scheme
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Cycle to work scheme
· Gym access and onsite parking with electric charging
· Employee discounts scheme

This is a strong opportunity for a technically minded individual to develop within a specialist façade environment, contributing to high profile projects while working within a structured and supportive engineering team.

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

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