Facade Designer

Job Title: Designer Reporting to: Design Manager Role Overview A leading principal contractor specialising in cladding remediation is seeking an experienced Designer to support the delivery of high-quality, compliant, multi-million-pound cladding remediation and regeneration projects across London and the wider Southeast. Overall Purpose of the Role * Create drawings using relevant specifications where design input is applicable. * Attend site and site offices (3–4 days per week) to carry out surveys and take photographs in order to produce drawings. * Liaise with Estimating, Commercial, Site Management and other relevant departments throughout the project lifecycle to track design and quality issues. * Liaise with manufacturers, external structural engineers and architects where required. Role Responsibilities Key Tasks * Creation, monitoring and revision of assigned drawings. * Liaison with manufacturers and project teams including distribution of relevant documentation. * Respond to technical queries and make recommendations to resolve issues. * Respond to ad hoc problems and escalate accordingly. * Assist with occasional site inspections to monitor technical quality and ensure works are completed in line with specifications and manufacturers’ recommendations. * Ensure information is available for site set up from project start through to completion. * Support training and advising of site management and subcontractors where required. * Visit sites on both planned and ad hoc basis. * Measure and monitor delivery of KPIs for site management and subcontractors. * Attend regular meetings with site teams as required. * Ensure updated subcontractor information is passed to procurement and ordering teams. * Collate relevant information for applicable standards to issue to clients and funders where appropriate. * Make recommendations for improvements where necessary. Skills & Qualifications Role Specific * Engineering or Architectural related studies or equivalent experience. * CSCS Card – basic level. * Facades experience including EWI, cladding or rainscreen systems is essential. IT Skills * Competent in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Project Probe. * Expert AutoCAD user (3D AutoCAD, SketchUp or Revit advantageous). Benefits * 33 days holiday including bank holidays * Company pension * Private medical insurance * Life assurance scheme * Employee assistance programme