Senior Façade Designer - #2111527

Proman UK


Date: 6 days ago
City: Cardiff
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 / year
Contract type: Full time
Work schedule: Full day
Proman UK

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.


INDWIN

Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!

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