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
Salary description
£52000.00 - £60000.00 per year