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Senior Designer - Facades, Curtain Walling & Architectural Glazing
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Senior Designer | Facades, Cladding & Curtain Walling
Competitive Base Salary, Working from Home Opportunities & More!
A growing specialist façade contractor is looking to appoint a Senior Designer to join its expanding Design team. Working across commercial, residential, healthcare, education and mixed-use developments, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced façade professional to take ownership of technically complex projects while playing a key role in the continued growth of the business. This role is ideally suited to a well-rounded individual with the ambition, capability and professionalism to progress within the business over the long term.
The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with excellent communication, coordination and leadership skills, and will be confident leading projects through RIBA Stages 4 and 5. The business places significant value on professional qualifications and technical competence, particularly in support of Building Safety Act compliance and the evolving requirements surrounding high-risk buildings.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of façade, cladding and curtain walling packages through RIBA Stages 4 and 5.
- Produce detailed design, fabrication and construction information.
- Coordinate façade interfaces with the wider building structure.
- Work closely with Architects, Façade Consultants, Design Managers and Project Managers.
- Liaise with internal Estimating, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Project teams.
- Attend meetings, workshops and site visits to support project delivery.
- Resolve technical issues and ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
- Support junior team members and contribute to continuous improvement.
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Key Requirements
- Strong experience in façade, cladding and curtain walling design.
- Excellent understanding of façade detailing, building envelopes and technical delivery.
- Proven experience delivering façade packages through RIBA Stages 4 and 5.
- Good knowledge of curtain walling, rainscreen cladding and glazing systems.
- Strong AutoCAD skills.
- Experience coordinating with Architects, consultants, contractors and suppliers.
- Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
- Knowledge of Building Safety Act requirements is desirable.
- Professional qualifications would be advantageous.
- Full right to work in the UK.
Desirable Experience
- Experience using Logikal or similar façade software.
- Knowledge of Schüco, Reynaers, Technal, Senior Architectural Systems or similar products.
- Understanding of BIM workflows and digital delivery.
- Knowledge of the Building Safety Act, CDM Regulations and Golden Thread principles.
- Experience mentoring team members.
- Experience delivering complex or higher-risk façade projects.
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With the Role You Can Expect
- Competitive base salary.
- Working from home opportunities.
- Work on a diverse range of projects across London and the South East.
- Clear career progression opportunities within a growing business.
- Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.
- Exposure to complex façade, cladding and curtain walling projects.
- Opportunity to help shape and develop a growing Design Department.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Long-term career development within a business that actively promotes from within.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Senior Designer who enjoys taking ownership of projects and playing a leading role in project delivery. The successful candidate will be trusted to manage complex façade packages, coordinate with clients, consultants and contractors, and act as a key link between design, manufacturing and delivery teams. With clear progression opportunities, strong investment in professional development and a growing pipeline of work, this role would suit an ambitious façade professional looking to take the next step in their career within a forward-thinking and expanding business.
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