Facade Designer

Facade Designer Up to £50k Based in the South East - 1 Day in/4 days from home Overview: Laboris Solutions are looking for a Facade Designer in the new build and refurbishment sides of my clients business to detail and schedule roofing and cladding systems for commercial and industrial building projects. Responsible for designing projects ranging from £500,000 - £5,000,000 under the direction of a Design Manager. As a Designer, you must have time management skills in order to produce the design to an agreed programme. You must have excellent communication skills for co-ordination with suppliers, clients and the Vertec project team. A firm knowledge of the roofing, cladding and façade industry is required for this role. Responsibilities: * Work from client specifications and surveys, and manufacturers design information to create the design. * Produce detailed GA, installation, manufacturing drawings and as-built documentation for client’s approval. * Scheduling of materials to an agreed programme for buying. * Attend and contribute to design meetings with clients and other members of the broader design team of a project. * Carry out/assist with site surveys where required. * Communicate with site managers and material suppliers to find the correct design solution. * Help to identify and implement company procedures and processes. Skills required: * Possess detailed knowledge of cladding and roofing systems, update where necessary by instigating CPDs or ensuring that the latest manufacturer’s information is being worked to. * Be knowledgeable of the relevant Building Regulations that may effect the works * Be experienced in the use of 2D AutoCAD and Microsoft Office. * You will need to be organised and able to run multiple projects in parallel. * Be knowledgeable of construction techniques and structurally aware. Knowing when to engage the use of a Structural Engineer. * Hold strong commercial awareness and material costs. * Be a strong communicator, written, verbal and including the use of sketches where necessary