Drafts Person / Project Designer

Description:

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