Intermediate / Senior Cladding Designer

Construction Recruitment Technical Ltd

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