Façade designer

A growing specialist contractor is looking for a talented Façade Designer to join its team in Kent.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded designer with experience in cladding, glazing, and building envelope systems to work on a diverse range of façade, roofing, remediation, and new-build projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed façade design solutions for cladding, glazing, and building envelope systems.
• Prepare and coordinate shop drawings, elevations, sections, junction details, and setting-out information.
• Review architectural, structural, and project information to identify technical requirements and interfaces.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, installers, consultants, and subcontractors to resolve design coordination issues.
• Support technical submittals, design approvals, RFIs, and change management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure designs comply with UK building regulations, fire safety requirements, project specifications, and company standards.

Requirements

• Experience in façade design, ideally across cladding, building envelope, remediation, or new-build projects.
• Ability to produce detailed shop drawings and technical design information.
• Knowledge of cladding systems, glazing, SFS, fixing methods, and interface detailing.
• Competent using CAD and/or BIM software such as AutoCAD and Revit.
• Understanding of UK building regulations, façade performance requirements, and fire remediation considerations.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and communication abilities.

What's on Offer

• Join a knowledgeable and supportive team delivering projects that enhance building safety and performance.
• Company pension.
• Free on-site parking.
• Casual dress.

Additional Information

• Façade Design experience preferred (3+ years).
• Right to work in the UK required.
• Office-based role.