Senior Facade Designer

Senior Designer

Location: Stockport, SK7

Hours: 38 hours per week, Monday–Friday

Monday–Thursday: 8:00am–5:00pm

Friday: 8:00am–3:00pm

Reports To: Design Manager

Role Overview

As a Senior Designer, you will be responsible for managing projects from design release through to handover for procurement and production. You will work closely with the Contracts Manager while receiving technical guidance from the Design Manager.

The role requires producing accurate, buildable, and compliant designs while responding effectively to client changes and project demands.

Key Responsibilities

Produce construction and fabrication drawings.

Record and issue RFIs.

Attend design team meetings and design reviews as required.

Prepare accurate Bills of Materials (BoMs) for projects.

Log daily time allocations using internal systems.

Produce site and fixing schedules/lists.

Maintain project documentation in line with company procedures.

Support continuous professional development and training initiatives.

Key Objectives

Deliver accurate technical drawings with minimal errors.

Ensure designs remain practical, safe, and buildable within a construction environment.

Contribute to efficient project delivery through effective design coordination and value engineering.

Key Challenges

Understand how design decisions impact procurement, production, and installation.

Maximise project efficiency and profitability through practical engineering solutions.

Balance deadlines, budgets, and customer expectations in a fast-paced environment.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Programme performance (target vs actual delivery).

Candidate Requirements

Qualifications

Required

A-Level qualification or equivalent.

Construction-related qualifications.

Desirable

Façade engineering or passive fire protection training.

Experience

Required

Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role.

Roofing, cladding, and rainscreen experience essential.

Desirable

Full building envelope experience.

Knowledge & Skills

Strong technical understanding of construction systems and assembly.

Proficient in:

2D & 3D design software

Revit

Inventor

AutoCAD

Ability to interpret architectural drawings.

Personal Attributes

Strong communication skills.

Self-motivated and proactive.

Excellent attention to detail.

Calm and resilient under pressure.

High professional and ethical standards.

Able to work effectively to deadlines and budgets.

Uses initiative and problem-solving skills in demanding situations