facade Designer

Facade Designer, Milton Keynes

Benefits
Modern open plan office built by the team
On site gym
Smart and casual environment
Strong social culture
Great benefits package as part of a wider and well established group
Supportive team structure with direct access to experienced designers and managers
Clear development pathway with a genuine opportunity to learn, grow and progress

The Company
A growing facades contractor is looking for a Facade Designer with strong AutoCAD skills to join the design team. The role is office based and works closely with the Design Manager on live projects across cladding, SFS and wider external envelope packages.

The business delivers high quality facade solutions including cladding, glazing, fire remediation, insulated render systems, metal roofing and full building envelope design for commercial, residential and public sector projects across the UK. The wider group is established, successful and expanding, with the facades division already achieving strong turnover in its early years.

Assistant level and experienced candidates are welcome to apply. The environment suits someone motivated, reliable and keen to build a long term career in facade design.

Key Responsibilities
Produce accurate 2D AutoCAD drawings, details and setting out information
Support the Design Manager with daily design tasks
Carry out site surveys and measures around twice per month
Update and maintain technical submissions
Upload drawings and documents to client portals
Prepare material schedules and assist with procurement information
Interpret architectural and structural drawings
Assist with design queries and coordination
Ensure drawings meet project requirements and technical standards
Work with project teams to support delivery
All work is overseen and checked, with full training provided

Backgrounds That Suit This Role
CAD Technician within construction
Architectural Technician at junior level
Junior Designer within a subcontractor
Design Assistant with AutoCAD experience
Graduate or Trainee with CAD skills and some construction exposure

Key requirement is experience using AutoCAD.

Projects and Workload
Typical facade packages range from 700k to 2m, with larger schemes also delivered
Mix of cladding, SFS, glazing interfaces, flashings, copings and external envelope details
Full exposure to facade design processes

Working Environment
Modern open plan office built by the team
On site gym
Smart and casual environment
Strong social culture
Supportive team with direct access to experienced designers and managers

Opportunity
This role offers a strong opportunity to learn and progress within a fast expanding division delivering high performance facade solutions across the UK. Training is provided and progression is available for the right person.

Apply online or contact Sally Whittingham directly