Senior Facade Designer/Manager

Job Title: Senior Facade Designer Location: Nottinghamshire (Hybrid Working Available) Salary: £55,000 – £75,000 (Depending on Experience) Specialism: Glazing and Aluminium Facade Systems About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Facade Designer to join our specialist team in Nottinghamshire. This hybrid role offers a balance between office-based collaboration and remote flexibility. You will lead the design and development of complex facade solutions—particularly focusing on glazing and aluminium curtain wall systems—across a range of commercial and residential projects in the UK. Key Responsibilities: * Lead and deliver facade design packages from concept through to construction. * Prepare detailed technical drawings, elevations, sections, and schedules using AutoCAD, Revit, or similar tools. * Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and suppliers to ensure design intent is met. * Oversee system detailing, thermal and structural analysis, and compliance with relevant building regulations and facade standards. * Provide technical support and mentoring to junior designers. * Conduct site visits and support project delivery during installation phases. * Liaise with manufacturers and suppliers on system capabilities and performance. * Ensure documentation and design output meets QA standards. Requirements: * Proven experience (5+ years) in facade design, particularly with glazing and aluminium curtain walling systems. * Strong proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit or Rhino knowledge is a plus. * Solid understanding of facade performance criteria: structural, thermal, acoustic, and weatherproofing. * Excellent knowledge of UK building regulations, CWCT guidelines, and relevant standards. * Strong communication and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams. * Degree or HNC/HND in Architecture, Engineering, or related field. Desirable: * Chartership or working towards membership with the Society of Façade Engineering (SFE), IStructE, or similar. * Experience with parametric modelling or digital facade tools (e.g., Grasshopper, Dynamo). * Knowledge of sustainability in facade systems, including embodied carbon and passive design. What’s on Offer: * Competitive salary package (£55k – £75k depending on experience) * Hybrid working model (2–3 days remote per week) * Supportive and collaborative design team environment * Opportunities for professional development and career progression * Exposure to high-profile and technically challenging projects Would you like this formatted as a PDF, job advert, or LinkedIn post version as well?