Senior Designer
Winsearch is working with a prestigious specialist client in the façade and building envelope sector. They've been trading for more than 20 years in this area with extensive experience in major works design, facade remediation, and restoration to existing buildings- among many other areas.
This client is now looking for a Senior Designer for Glazing to work out of their fantastic Portsmouth office. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of glazing design on high quality and technically challenging projects. You'll be the go-to techincal expert, laising across internal and external teams and consultants to make sure that designs are buildable and compliant, as well as commercially sound.
Day to day, you’ll be:
Leading glazing design packages from early concept through to construction
Reviewing employer’s requirements and technical specs, flagging risks and opportunities
Coordinating closely with estimating, procurement, and commercial teams
Owning and delivering drawings, schedules, and specifications on time and to a high standard
Acting as the main technical contact for clients, architects, main contractors, and regulators
Reviewing and managing subcontractor and supplier design submissions
Ensuring compliance with UK Building Regulations, CWCT standards, NHBC guidance, and related codes
Supporting testing strategies (air, water, fire, etc.)
Embedding health & safety, CDM, sustainability, and fire safety into designs
Working closely with manufacturing and site teams to resolve design queries and ensure smooth delivery
Role Requirements:
At least 5 years’ experience in glazing design
Strong background in curtain walling, windows, doors, unitised façades, and interfaces with cladding systems
Solid knowledge of CWCT standards, building regulations, and façade performance
Confident using AutoCAD and glazing software such as SchüCal, LogiKal, or Techdesign
Comfortable working with Word and Excel
Desirable extras:
Experience with sustainability standards like BREEAM or LEED
A degree in Architecture, Engineering, Façade Engineering, or a similar field
About you:
A confident technical lead who enjoys coordinating people and information
A clear communicator with a practical, solutions-focused mindset
Organised and detail-driven, able to juggle multiple projects at once
Commercially aware, understanding how design decisions impact cost and programme
Fully bought into health, safety, and environmental best practice
If you're an experienced glazing designer ready to take ownership of packages on copmplex and high profile projects, get in touch by applying to this ad.
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