At a Glance
- Tasks: Design innovative glazing and cladding systems for exciting commercial projects.
- Company: Join a leading specialist contractor in the commercial glazing sector.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, 25 days holiday, healthcare, and career development.
- Other info: Office-based role with excellent growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make your mark on diverse projects while collaborating with a talented team.
- Qualifications: Experience in commercial glazing design and strong AutoCAD skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Architectural Glazing & Cladding Designer
Location: Newmarket, Suffolk or Great Massingham, Norfolk
Salary: Competitive salary - dependent on experience
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time
Working Arrangement: Office Based
The Company
Our client is a well-established specialist contractor operating within the commercial glazing, façade and building envelope sector. The business delivers complete façade solutions across a varied portfolio of commercial construction and refurbishment projects, providing expertise from design and procurement through to manufacture, project management and installation.
Due to continued growth, they are now looking to recruit an experienced Architectural Glazing & Cladding Designer to join their established Design Team.
The Role
Working on commercial projects ranging in value from approximately £5,000 to £5 million, the successful Designer will play a key role in producing technically compliant and buildable design solutions from project award through to manufacture and installation.
Key Responsibilities
- Designing aluminium glazing, curtain walling, window, door and cladding systems using suppliers' technical manuals, including Schüco, Aluprof and Reynaers.
- Producing accurate general arrangement, fabrication and workshop drawings using AutoCAD for in-house manufacture.
- Managing the design process from project award through to completion, ensuring agreed programmes and budgets are achieved.
- Maintaining accurate project documentation and ensuring design records are kept fully up to date.
- Liaising closely with Estimating, Procurement, Manufacturing, Project Management and Installation teams to ensure designs are practical, compliant and commercially viable.
- Reviewing client specifications, architectural drawings and technical information, identifying discrepancies and proposing practical design solutions where appropriate.
- Attending design coordination meetings with Main Contractors, Architects and Clients.
- Comparing tender drawings against subsequent revisions, identifying design changes and highlighting potential commercial implications to the Estimating Team.
- Raising purchase requests and supporting the Purchasing function where required.
- Providing the Projects Team with regular updates on drawing progress, helping to identify potential issues early and maintain project programmes.
Candidate Requirements
- Previous design experience within the commercial glazing, curtain walling, façade, cladding, window or door industry.
- Strong AutoCAD skills.
- Experience designing aluminium window, door and curtain walling systems.
- Experience with systems such as Schüco, Aluprof and Reynaers.
- Knowledge of system estimating and processing software such as SchüCal or LogiKal would be advantageous.
- A strong understanding of technical drawings, construction details and buildability.
- Good attention to detail and a methodical approach to design.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to manage several projects simultaneously and work to agreed deadlines.
- A collaborative approach with the confidence to communicate effectively with colleagues, suppliers, Main Contractors, Architects and Clients.
Package
- Competitive salary - dependent on experience.
- 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
- Company pension.
- Healthcare scheme.
- Career development and ongoing training opportunities.
- Free onsite parking.
- The opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of commercial façade and glazing projects within an experienced and established team.
Work Location: Newmarket, Suffolk or Great Massingham, Norfolk – office based.
CAD designer employer: Porterhouse Recruitment
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