Details:
- Salary: £40,000 - 60,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Manchester
- Date: 20 hours ago
Description:
Job Title: Façade Designer
Location: Manchester
Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 (DOE)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
About the Company
We are working with a leading specialist contractor operating across the façade remediation, cladding replacement, fire safety, and building envelope sectors. With a strong pipeline of secured projects across the UK, they deliver both remediation and new-build façade packages on residential, commercial, education, and mixed-use developments.
Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Façade Designer to join their Manchester team.
The Role
As a Façade Designer, you will be responsible for producing detailed design solutions for a variety of façade and building envelope systems. You will work closely with Design Managers, Contracts Managers, Architects, Structural Engineers, and Project Teams to ensure designs are compliant, buildable, and delivered in line with project requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in façade design, cladding remediation, curtain walling, rainscreen systems, and external envelope packages.
Key Responsibilities
Produce detailed design, fabrication, and installation drawings.
Develop façade solutions for remediation and new-build projects.
Design and coordinate systems including:
Rainscreen cladding
Curtain walling
Glazing systems
Aluminium façade systems
SFS framing systems
External wall insulation and fire remediation solutions
Prepare technical drawings using AutoCAD and/or Revit.
Coordinate with architects, consultants, structural engineers, and specialist suppliers.
Attend design meetings and site visits as required.
Review project specifications, architectural drawings, and technical requirements.
Ensure designs comply with current Building Regulations, fire safety requirements, and industry standards.
Support value engineering exercises and buildability reviews.
Assist with technical submissions, RFIs, and design documentation.
Requirements
Previous experience working as a Façade Designer, Design Technician, Façade Draughtsperson, Building Envelope Designer, or similar.
Experience within façade remediation, recladding, curtain walling, cladding, or building envelope projects.
Strong knowledge of façade systems and construction detailing.
Proficiency in AutoCAD.
Revit experience would be advantageous.
Good understanding of current Building Regulations and façade fire safety requirements.
Ability to interpret architectural and structural drawings.
Strong communication and coordination skills.
What's on Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to work on high-profile façade remediation and new-build projects.
Career progression within a growing specialist contractor.
Ongoing training and professional development.
Supportive and collaborative working environment.
For more information or to apply, please send your up to date CV to (url removed) or call Callum on (phone number removed)