Senior Façade Designer - #2067883

Winsearch


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Cardiff
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 / year
Contract type: Full time
Work schedule: Full day
Winsearch

We are seeking an experienced Senior Designer with a strong background in aluminium systems and façade design to join a growing and technically driven business within the building envelope sector.

This role will suit a design professional who can take ownership of projects from concept through to delivery, with a focus on technical excellence, buildability and compliance across façade systems.


Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and coordination of aluminium façade systems, including curtain walling, windows, doors and bespoke glazing packages
  • Produce and review detailed technical drawings (2D/3D) using AutoCAD, Revit or similar
  • Develop designs from tender stage through to fabrication and installation
  • Liaise with architects, consultants, contractors and internal teams to ensure coordinated design outputs
  • Manage and review technical submissions, including calculations, specifications and material selections
  • Ensure all designs comply with relevant building regulations, CWCT standards and project requirements
  • Provide value engineering solutions while maintaining design integrity and performance
  • Support project teams during installation phases, resolving technical issues as required
  • Mentor and support junior designers, contributing to the development of the design function


Skills

  • Proven experience as a Designer / Senior Designer within façades or aluminium systems
  • Strong technical knowledge of:Experience working within fabricator, specialist contractor or façade consultancy environments

    • Curtain walling (stick & unitised systems)
    • Windows, doors and aluminium profiles
    • Rainscreen cladding / façade interfaces

  • Proficient in AutoCAD (Revit/BIM experience highly desirable)
  • Good understanding of:Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively

    • Manufacturing processes and assembly details
    • Site installation and sequencing
    • Current building regulations and façade compliance requirements

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders


Personal Attributes

  • Detail‑oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy
  • Commercially aware with an understanding of cost and programme impact
  • Proactive, solutions‑driven and able to work independently or within a team
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast‑paced environment


This is a key role within the business, offering the opportunity to work on complex façade projects and play a significant part in shaping the technical delivery and design quality of the organisation.

 

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