Lead Facades & Glazing Designer

Job Description

Lead Façades & Glazing Designer

Erith Kent
58000pa Benefits Career Progression
8:30am 5:00pm Monday-Friday

Were looking for an experienced Lead Façades & Glazing Designer to join a leading specialist contractor delivering complex high-profile developments across the UK.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of façade design delivery working across large-scale projects from concept through to construction while progressing your career in a technically strong and supportive environment.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Leading façade design outputs across multiple projects
• Producing detailed drawings and technical documentation
• Developing designs from concept through to construction issue
• Collaborating with engineers project managers and site teams
• Coordinating with architects and consultants to resolve design challenges
• Ensuring full compliance with UK regulations and industry standards
• Supporting system development material selection and value engineering
• Attending design and coordination meetings
• Managing design records revisions and documentation accuracy
  

What Youll Gain

• Work on landmark UK developments
• Join a full-service design & delivery contractor
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Be part of a collaborative experienced technical team
• Enjoy a stable pipeline of long-term projects
• Hybrid working flexibility
• Structured benefits & employee rewards package
  

What Were Looking For

• Experience in façade curtain walling cladding or envelope design
• Strong knowledge of façade systems and installation methods
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (Revit or 3D tools advantageous)
• Understanding of UK building regulations
• Ability to interpret architectural and engineering drawings
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
  

About the Company

Our client is a leading UK specialist contractor delivering façade drywall and glazing solutions.

They provide a fully integrated service from design and manufacture through to installation supporting major developers on complex commercial and residential schemes. Known for technical excellence and quality delivery they are trusted partners on high-value projects nationwide.

Additional Information

• Lunch provided when working on-site (subject to policy)
• Employee rewards platform (discounts at 2500 retailers)
• Cycle to Work scheme & holiday trading options
• Pension scheme with salary sacrifice
• 25 days holiday bank holidays
• 20 flexible days
  • 5 days Christmas closure
• Annual salary & performance review
• Monthly expense reimbursement (approved claims)
• 6-month probation period
  

Why Apply

This role offers the chance to work on technically complex high-profile UK projects while building your career with a respected growing contractor.

If youre looking for stability progression and exciting design challenges this is the role for you.