Steelwork / Cladding Designer

An exciting position has arisen to work with a well established modular build contractor based in Dorset within in their friendly design offices; this contractor not only designs but manufactures and installs hi tech buildings to the built environment right across the UK with an outstanding record in both quality and after-care. Your role will be to produce accurate drawings to cold rolled steel and be accurate with bill of materials for purchasing; also this role involves guiding and managing a small design team of product designers and draught persons. Key skills: In depth knowledge of steel fabrication and cladding, ideally knowledge of designing steel frame or modular buildings. AutoCAD and 3D software with advanced steel package (or similar), able to accurately produce drawings to a high standard. Ideally Degree or HNC/HND qualified /or similar. Responsibilities: To produce high quality cost effective modular frames design solutions using a mixture of light steel framing, hot rolled steel, timber and composite panel solutions. To accurately produce framing bills of materials. Occasionally take on the role of project coordinator. To manage a small framing design team overseeing design works. To cultivate relationships with internal and external sources. To incorporate all current legislation, fire compliance, noise, cold bridging as examples. This is an exciting position to join a reputable build/modular contractor with a healthy order book right through this and next year