Our client is an established, successful, and prominent multi-disciplinary construction consultancy providing a comprehensive range of professional services to the social housing sector. Established in 1980 we have four decades of wide-ranging experience working with clients throughout the UK.
The Role Based at our modern Head Office in Huddersfield, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our Architectural Design Team, made up of Architects, Technologists and Technicians with a wide range of experience. Working in a fast-paced, dynamic team, you will support the technical design and delivery of façade, external wall, refurbishment and fire safety projects for social housing clients across the UK.
Salary & Benefits
Up to £50,000 per annum depending on experienceCar allowanceUp to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays9-day fortnight rota option for flexible work/life balance opportunitiesBonus schemes3-5% Contributory pension schemeCompany car optionsFour times salary life assuranceRegular performance and salary reviews to ensureOpportunities for progressionPayment of Professional Institute training /examination fees / subscription feesExcellent fully funded training programme with regular in-house CPD events to support career developmentEnhanced maternity and paternity benefitsLong service rewardsFree eye testsFun social & team building events organised & paid for by the company
A varied role including:
- Producing technical drawings and details for façade and cladding projects, along with other refurbishment works e.g. fire safety, remodelling etc
- Developing 2D AutoCAD drawings and, where appropriate, 3D Revit models from survey and design information
- Supporting projects from early design and planning through to building control and construction issue information
- Preparing drawing packages, schedules, specifications and technical information
- Attending site, reviewing existing building conditions and liaising with contractors and consultants
- Working closely with colleagues and other design professionals and clients to deliver coordinated, practical solutions
Ideal Candidate
- Experience of high-rise buildings, external wall systems or recladding projects is desirable
- Knowledge of retrofit, fire safety or building remediation projects would be an advantage
- Experience working within a design, architectural or construction consultancy environment
- Experience producing clear, accurate technical drawings and construction details
- A sound understanding of building construction and external envelope detailing
- Good communication, organisation and written skills
- Ability to understand survey information and translate it into coordinated technical drawings
- A relevant technical qualification is desirable, but equivalent practical experience will be considered
- Strong technical drawing, detailing and problem-solving skills
- Clear written, verbal and graphical presentation skills
- Knowledge of common façade materials and systems, such as rainscreen cladding, insulation, masonry and windows, is desirable
- Knowledge and experience in applications via the Building Safety Regulator
- Proficiency in common software packages, including AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
- Project support including: Understanding the agreed project scope, programme and deliverables
- Building and maintaining positive relationships with clients and project teams
- Planning your workload to meet project deadlines
- Following Practice quality assurance procedures and checking requirements
- Raising technical issues promptly and helping to resolve them in a practical way
- Supporting the preparation and progression of planning, building control and other statutory information
- Keeping Team Associates updated on progress, priorities and any issues affecting delivery
We welcome applications from experienced Façade Technicians and Architectural Technicians/Technologists as well as Designers with strong external envelope, cladding or refurbishment experience who are looking to specialise. We actively encourage and support, both financially & professionally, continued professional development, priding ourselves on fully supporting our employees in achieving their career goals and ambitions.
Facade Designer in Huddersfield employer: Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd
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