Senior Facade Designer

Senior Designer Location: Stockport, SK7 Hours: 38 hours per week, Monday–Friday Monday–Thursday: 8:00am–5:00pm Friday: 8:00am–3:00pm Reports To: Design Manager Role Overview As a Senior Designer, you will be responsible for managing projects from design release through to handover for procurement and production. You will work closely with the Contracts Manager while receiving technical guidance from the Design Manager. The role requires producing accurate, buildable, and compliant designs while responding effectively to client changes and project demands. Key Responsibilities Produce construction and fabrication drawings. Record and issue RFIs. Attend design team meetings and design reviews as required. Prepare accurate Bills of Materials (BoMs) for projects. Log daily time allocations using internal systems. Produce site and fixing schedules/lists. Maintain project documentation in line with company procedures. Support continuous professional development and training initiatives. Key Objectives Deliver accurate technical drawings with minimal errors. Ensure designs remain practical, safe, and buildable within a construction environment. Contribute to efficient project delivery through effective design coordination and value engineering. Key Challenges Understand how design decisions impact procurement, production, and installation. Maximise project efficiency and profitability through practical engineering solutions. Balance deadlines, budgets, and customer expectations in a fast-paced environment. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Programme performance (target vs actual delivery). Candidate Requirements Qualifications Required A-Level qualification or equivalent. Construction-related qualifications. Desirable Façade engineering or passive fire protection training. Experience Required Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role. Roofing, cladding, and rainscreen experience essential. Desirable Full building envelope experience. Knowledge & Skills Strong technical understanding of construction systems and assembly. Proficient in: 2D & 3D design software Revit Inventor AutoCAD Ability to interpret architectural drawings. Personal Attributes Strong communication skills. Self-motivated and proactive. Excellent attention to detail. Calm and resilient under pressure. High professional and ethical standards. Able to work effectively to deadlines and budgets. Uses initiative and problem-solving skills in demanding situations