Facade Designer
Facade Designer
London
£40k-£55k
– Suggested Education: Engineering or Architect related studies (If no university degree, then experience will count)
– Live in UK within a commutable distance to North Greenwich (Due to site visits)
– Must be proficient in AutoCAD 2D, PDF software and Microsoft Office/Outlook (3D AutoCAD/SketchUp/Revit/Bluebeam optional)
– Preferably to have a driving License
– 3-5 Years experience for an intermediate position with option to progress into Senior designer/ 5 years plus Senior Designer position
– Fluent in verbal and written English
– Must present a PDF portfolio of sample drawings.
– Must have the right to work in the UK (No sponsorship required)
– Full time office position, with occasional site visits (Min. once per week) Projects within the M25 belt.
– What is expected of the candidate:
o Drafting and designing semi-autonomously to verbal, written and/or sketched instructions
o Be familiar with common types of cladding materials (Panels, Insulation and membranes)
o Be able to do hand sketches of technical drgs (Preferably)
o Have good knowledge of the use of fire barriers
o Have good knowledge of fixing types and their uses
o Understand the correct use of AutoCAD:
§ Understand the scaling and thickness of line types and text within model space and paper space.
§ Understand the use of blocks and groups to facilitate drawing.
§ Understand the use of Gridlines, floor levels and detail markers
§ Understand how to PDF/print with different colours
§ Understand how to use layers
§ Understand the use of dimensions and their relevant scaling
o Be able to produce accurate sub-grid and panel layout drawings
o Be able to visualize an item in 3D and draw different views from this
o Be familiar with fabrication drawings
o Understand U Values of external walls
o Be able to draw from photos and surveys by others
o Be able to gather information from Google maps in relation to the existing building envelope.
o Be able to prioritize tasks under pressure
o Be able to design and manage 2 or more projects simultaneously
o Have a proactive and problem-solving attitude
– Activities within the role:
o Cladding construction details drawings,
o Elevation and plan drawings based on non-vectorized drawings
o Panel & Sub grid setting out drgs,
o Material take-off,
o Liaise with Commercial department for material orders vs. spec.
o Site surveys and photographs (Visit site at least once a week)
o Design and progress meetings,
o Request specifications and confirmation of specific details from suppliers,
o Liaise with Structural engineers, Consultants & Architects, etc
o Liaise with site to obtain inspections, photos and existing dimensions
o Raise any design changes that will affect costs
o Maintain our own cloud database complete with most recent drgs and other technical information for each project
o Upload new & Amended drawings to cloud or email to client regularly
o Issue Tech Subs to client prior to design
o Issue RFI’s to relevant parties and maintain an RFI tracker
o Continuous professional development (CPDs) with suppliers
– What’s provided:
o Competitive salary
o Company Laptop
o Company phone
o 20 days holiday
o Travel expenses to outside of London Sites
o Modern office
o Yearly appraisals and salary reviews
o Mentoring from a Senior member
o Office parties every quarter
o Progression into a senior role