Cladding Designer
Professional Technical Jobs ⫽ Construction Design
Southeast London
£40,000 - £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Permanent, Full time
Desirable Skills
3–5 years’ experience for Intermediate level, 5+ years for Senior level, Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D, PDF software, and Microsoft Office/Outlook, Engineering, Construction, or Architecture-related qualification (or equivalent experience)
Job description
We are seeking an experienced senior or intermediate level Cladding Designer to join a leading façade contractor. This role offers hybrid working, requiring at least one office visit and one site visit per week (or two site visits with no office visit in a given week).
Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Office Location: Southeast London
Start: ASAP
Package:
- Competitive salary with annual appraisals and progression opportunities
- Company laptop and phone
- 20 days holiday, plus travel expenses for site visits
- Modern office environment with quarterly team events
- Ongoing mentoring and development, with clear routes to senior roles
Responsibilities:
- Produce accurate design and technical drawings, including panel layouts, sub-grids, cladding details, and fabrication drawings
- Work with various cladding materials, fire barriers, fixing types, and insulation systems
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritising tasks effectively under pressure
- Liaise with suppliers, structural engineers, consultants, architects, commercial teams, and site staff
- Carry out site surveys, attend design/progress meetings, and issue RFIs and technical submissions
- Ensure accurate record-keeping, drawing updates, and compliance with U-value and condensation risk requirements
- Contribute to continuous professional development through supplier CPDs and mentoring opportunities
Requirements:
- Engineering, Construction, or Architecture-related qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D, PDF software, and Microsoft Office/Outlook (3D AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Bluebeam desirable)
- 3-5 years' experience for Intermediate level, 5+ years for Senior level
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Driving licence preferred
- Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship)
- Must be able to provide a PDF portfolio of cladding drawings
Note: Applicants must have proven cladding design experience. Curtain wall experience alone will not be considered.
Interested applicants are invited to apply by sending their most up-to-date CV.
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