Drafts Person / Project Designer

Lemon Drizzle Recruitment is proud to partner with a thriving, forward-thinking Roofing Contractor renowned for delivering high-quality building envelope solutions across commercial, industrial, and high-rise developments throughout the North of England. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company with strong core values, a genuinely supportive team culture, and a secure pipeline of projects for years to come. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to add an experienced Draftsperson / Project Designer to their established Drawing Office team. The Opportunity You will join a collaborative in-house design team consisting of a Design Director, Design Manager, and several Project Designers, working closely with Buying, Commercial, and Contracts teams in a truly team-focused environment. This role would suit someone with 5+ years’ experience in roofing and cladding who is comfortable both collaborating with others and working independently to deliver high-quality design packages.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce 2D GA and detailed construction drawings
• Prepare material schedules and fabrication drawings
• Attend and contribute to design team meetings (including minute taking)
• Attend internal handover and design review meetings
• Carry out occasional site visits
• Plan and manage workload to meet project deadlines
• Proactively gather all required technical information
• Follow established company procedures and quality standards Skills & Experience Required
• Strong organisational skills and self-motivation
• Solid technical knowledge of roofing and cladding systems, including:
• Single-ply
• Hot melt
• Standing seam
• Built-up systems
• Composite roofing and wall systems
• Rainscreen façade experience (desirable)
• Proficient in AutoCAD (2D) and Microsoft Office
• Exposure to 3D modelling (AutoCAD 3D, Revit, Rhino, or similar) is advantageous What’s in it for You?
• Competitive salary:
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Early finish every Friday (2pm!)
• Annual bonus scheme
• Regular team-building events
• A friendly, close-knit team where your contribution is genuinely valued If you’re looking to join a stable, growing contractor where you can develop your career and be part of a supportive, high-performing team — this could be the perfect next step