Intermediate / Senior Cladding Designer
Intermediate / Senior Cladding Designer
Location: North Greenwich (Hybrid: office, remote, site visits)
Salary: £39,000 – £50,000 (Intermediate) | £55,000 – £60,000 (Senior)
We are seeking an experienced Intermediate or Senior Cladding Designer to join an established design team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of UK-based façade projects, combining technical design, site engagement, and collaboration with architects, engineers, and clients.
Key Responsibilities
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Produce detailed cladding construction drawings, including elevations, plans, fire barriers, and panel layouts
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Prepare sub-grid and panel setting-out drawings
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Conduct site surveys, inspections, and photographic documentation
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Liaise with suppliers for specifications, U-values, and condensation calculations
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Coordinate with structural engineers, consultants, and site teams
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Maintain project documentation, drawing registers, RFIs, and change logs
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Issue technical submissions and updated drawings to clients
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Attend design and progress meetings
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Participate in internal weekly design meetings and CPD sessions
Candidate Requirements
Education & Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering, Construction, Architecture, or equivalent experience
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Intermediate: 3–4 years UK cladding design experience
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Senior: 5+ years UK cladding design experience
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Proven experience specifically in cladding design (curtain walling-only experience not sufficient)
Skills & Competencies
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Proficient in AutoCAD 2D, PDF software, MS Office/Outlook; 3D AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, and Bluebeam advantageous
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Strong written and verbal English communication skills
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Ability to work semi-autonomously from verbal, written, or sketched instructions
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Knowledge of cladding systems, panels, insulation, fixings, fire barriers, membranes, U-values, and condensation risk analysis
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Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously (2 for Intermediate, 3+ for Senior)
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Detail-oriented, proactive, and solution-focused
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UK-based, within commutable distance to North Greenwich / M25
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Driving license preferred
Portfolio: Applicants must submit a PDF portfolio of cladding drawings; applications without a portfolio will not be considered.
Office & Site Commitment
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Office attendance: Minimum once per week
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Site visits: Minimum once per week (expenses reimbursed)
Benefits
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Competitive salary with annual reviews
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Company laptop and phone
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20 days holiday + 1 additional day per year of service
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Paid travel expenses for site visits
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Mentoring and career development support
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Quarterly social events
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Clear progression pathway to senior roles
To apply: Please submit your CV and PDF portfolio of cladding drawings below. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered