At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and produce cladding detail drawings for exciting UK projects.
- Company: Dynamic design firm with a modern riverside office in North Greenwich.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, laptop, phone, holiday, and paid travel expenses.
- Other info: Enjoy mentoring, career development, and quarterly social events.
- Why this job: Join a creative team and make a tangible impact on architectural designs.
- Qualifications: 5 years of cladding design experience and proficiency in AutoCAD.
The predicted salary is between 50400 - 61600 £ per year.
This is a hybrid position, combining office-based work at our client's Greenwich office, remote working, and regular site visits. Projects are primarily UK-based, with occasional overnight stays required. We will only consider candidates already living in the UK.
Candidate Profile required
- Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Construction, or Architecture (or equivalent relevant experience)
- 5 years’ UK cladding design experience
- Proven experience specifically in cladding design (curtain walling-only experience will not be considered)
- Skills & Requirements
- Proficient in AutoCAD 2D, PDF software, and Microsoft Office / Outlook (3D AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, and Bluebeam are advantageous)
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
- Ability to work semi-autonomously from verbal, written, or sketched instructions
- Good knowledge of:
- Cladding systems, panels, insulation, fixings, fire barriers, and membranes
- Fire barrier design and fixing types
- Fabrication drawings
- U-values and condensation risk analysis for external walls
- Ability to produce:
- Accurate sub-grid and panel layout drawings
- Technical hand sketches (preferred)
- Drawings from site photos, surveys, and mapping tools (Google Maps/Earth)
- Confident working under pressure and managing:
- 2 projects simultaneously
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-focused
- Full right to work in the UK
- UK-based, within a commutable distance to North Greenwich / M25
- Driving licence preferred
- Portfolio Requirement: Applicants must submit a PDF portfolio of sample cladding drawings. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce cladding construction detail drawings
- Prepare elevation, plan, fire barrier, and site investigation drawings
- Panel and sub-grid setting-out drawings
- Material take-offs and coordination with the Commercial team
- Conduct site surveys, inspections, and photographic records
- Attend design and progress meetings with clients, architects, engineers, and Building Control
- Liaise with suppliers to obtain specifications, confirmations, U-values, and condensation calculations
- Coordinate with client representative, structural engineers, consultants, and site teams
- Maintain project documentation, drawing registers, RFIs, and change logs
- Issue technical submissions and updated drawings to clients
- Participate in weekly internal design meetings
- Engage in continuous professional development (CPDs) with suppliers
Office & Site Commitment
- Office attendance: Minimum once per week (travel to office not reimbursed)
- Site visits: Minimum once per week, workload dependent (expenses reimbursed)
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: Senior Designer: £52000 – £60,000 per annum depending on Experience
- Benefits:
- Competitive salary with annual reviews
- Company laptop and phone
- 20 days’ holiday, plus one additional day per year of service
- Paid travel expenses for site visits (mileage, train, parking)
- Modern riverside office in North Greenwich, close to shops and restaurants
- Mentoring and career development support
- Quarterly office social events
- Clear progression pathway
Immediate start preferred.
Facade Designer employer: Apex Search and Selection Limited
Apex Search is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where craftsmanship and engineering excellence converge. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, team members are encouraged to take ownership of prestigious projects across London and the South of England, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. The company’s commitment to quality and client satisfaction, combined with its outstanding reputation in bespoke feature staircases, makes it a rewarding place for professionals seeking meaningful and impactful careers.
Contact Details:
Apex Search and Selection Limited Recruitment Team
