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Posted 1 week ago
Facade Designer
Owen Daniels
📍 Henley-on-Thames
EngineeringContract
Job description
<p><strong>Facade Designer (Permanent)</strong></p><p>Are you an experienced Facade Designer looking for your next permanent opportunity? Do you have strong CAD skills and a deep understanding of façade engineering and building physics? If so, this role could be a great fit for you.</p><p>Our client, a well-established company, is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Facade Designer to support ongoing projects. The successful candidate will bring proven design experience, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to work independently while contributing to team success.</p><p><br><br>Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now.<br></p><p><strong>Facade Designer (Permanent)</strong></p><p>Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 (dependent on experience)</p><p>Monday to Friday on-site</p><p>Henley-on-Thames</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Facade Designer (Permanent)</strong></p><p>Job Description</p><p>• Develop detailed façade design drawings using CAD, ensuring outputs are production-ready with minimal rework</p><p>• Interpret complex design briefs and follow advanced technical instructions</p><p>• Apply in-depth knowledge of façade design, engineering principles, and material selection</p><p>• Conduct risk assessments on material choices and design solutions, including fire engineering considerations</p><p>• Produce specifications and ensure alignment with environmental drivers and building physics principles</p><p>• Ensure compliance with Building Control regulations and the Building Safety Act (BSA)</p><p>• Apply CDM principles, understanding legal requirements and assessing design-related risks</p><p>• Identify key project drivers, risks, and variations, and maintain accurate records</p><p>• Contribute to and author basic design programmes based on project deliverables and timelines</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to support successful project outcomes</p><p>• Review and check design outputs from junior team members to ensure quality standards are met</p><p>• Take a leading role within small project teams and support mentoring of less experienced colleagues</p><p>• Actively pursue CPD opportunities and share knowledge with the wider team</p><p>• Provide feedback on company policies and processes to support continuous improvement</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Facade Designer (Permanent)</strong></p><p>Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications</p><p>• Proven experience as a Facade Designer or similar role</p> xwzovoh <p>• Strong CAD skills with the ability to produce high-quality, production-ready drawings</p><p>• In-depth understanding of façade design, materials, and engineering principles</p><p>• Knowledge of fire engineering principles, building physics, and environmental performance</p><p>• Good understanding of Building Control, Building Safety Act (BSA), and CDM regulations</p><p>• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively</p><p>• Strong risk assessment and problem-solving capabilities</p><p>• Understanding of contract principles and project delivery drivers</p><p>• Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members is desirable</p><p>• Strong communication and organisational skills</p><p><br></p><p>If you feel you’re a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply’.</p>