City of London
Job Title: Designer – Façades, Cladding & Glazing Location: London (Hybrid – Office & Site) Salary: Up to £50,000 + Package We are working with a specialist building envelope contractor who are looking for an experienced Designer to join their technical team in London. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on challenging façade, cladding, glazing, and curtain walling projects, taking designs from concept through to fabrication and installation. Key Responsibilities: • Produce high-quality designs, drawings, and 3D models for façades, cladding, glazing, and curtain walling systems, • Translate client, architect, and engineering requirements into practical design solutions, • Ensure designs comply with building regulations, fire safety, and performance standards, • Create fabrication and installation drawings for workshop and site use, • Conduct site surveys (laser level, glass meter, measure, etc.), • Review and resolve design queries, identifying potential buildability issues early, • Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers, and contractors to keep projects moving, • Carry out site visits to check design intent and resolve issues in real time, • Stay up to date with new systems, materials, and innovations, • Provide technical input during tenders, bids, and project meetings About You: • Proven experience as a Designer in façades, cladding, glazing, windows & doors, or curtain walling, • Strong technical knowledge of façade systems and associated fixings, • Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, or similar CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor), • Excellent understanding of building regs, fire performance, and thermal/acoustic requirements, • Detail-focused with strong problem-solving skills and a practical mindset What’s on Offer: • Salary up to £50,000 + package, • Hybrid working (office/site), • Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of high-profile building envelope projects, • Supportive technical team with scope for development and progression