Durham
Draftsperson / Project Designer – Roofing & Cladding Durham £40,000 – £60,000 DOE Lemon Drizzle Recruitment is proud to partner with a thriving, forward-thinking Roofing & Cladding Contractor renowned for delivering high-quality building envelope solutions across commercial, industrial, and high-rise developments throughout the North of England. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company with strong core values, a genuinely supportive team culture, and a secure pipeline of projects for years to come. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to add an experienced Draftsperson / Project Designer to their established Drawing Office team. The Opportunity You will join a collaborative in-house design team consisting of a Design Director, Design Manager, and several Project Designers, working closely with Buying, Commercial, and Contracts teams in a truly team-focused environment. This role would suit someone with 5+ years’ experience in roofing and cladding who is comfortable both collaborating with others and working independently to deliver high-quality design packages. Key Responsibilities • Produce 2D GA and detailed construction drawings, • Prepare material schedules and fabrication drawings, • Attend and contribute to design team meetings (including minute taking), • Attend internal handover and design review meetings, • Carry out occasional site visits, • Plan and manage workload to meet project deadlines, • Proactively gather all required technical information, • Follow established company procedures and quality standards Skills & Experience Required • Strong organisational skills and self-motivation, • Solid technical knowledge of roofing and cladding systems, including:, • Single-ply, • Hot melt, • Standing seam, • Built-up systems, • Composite roofing and wall systems, • Rainscreen façade experience (desirable), • Proficient in AutoCAD (2D) and Microsoft Office, • Exposure to 3D modelling (AutoCAD 3D, Revit, Rhino, or similar) is advantageous What’s in it for You? • Competitive salary: £40,000 – £60,000 DOE, • 25 days holiday + bank holidays, • Company pension scheme, • Free on-site parking, • Early finish every Friday (2pm!), • Annual bonus scheme, • Regular team-building events, • A friendly, close-knit team where your contribution is genuinely valued If you’re looking to join a stable, growing contractor where you can develop your career and be part of a supportive, high-performing team — this could be the perfect next step