Senior Facade Designer - Hybrid/Remote

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Job Title: Senior Designer – Façade Design\nLocation: Hybrid/Remote\nContract Type: Full-Time, Permanent\nSponsorship: Not Available\n\nAbout the Company\n\nOur client is a specialist in the design, fabrication, and installation of aluminium curtain walling, windows, doors, and façades. With a strong reputation for quality and innovation, they deliver high-profile commercial and residential projects across the UK construction sector.\n\nThe Role\n\nWe are seeking an experienced Senior Designer to join the design team, playing a pivotal role in delivering high-quality façade design solutions. This position includes responsibility for leading process development within a small but busy drawing office and contributing to continuous improvement across design workflows.\n\nThis is a highly hybrid/remote role, offering flexibility for the right candidate while maintaining strong collaboration with internal teams and key project stakeholders.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * \n\n Lead and deliver complex façade design packages from concept through to construction, ensuring compliance with technical and regulatory requirements.\n\n * \n\n Drive and oversee design process improvements and standardisation within the drawing office.\n\n * \n\n Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior designers and CAD technicians.\n\n * \n\n Coordinate effectively with internal teams, external consultants, suppliers, and contractors.\n\n * \n\n Ensure all design documentation is delivered accurately, on time, and in accordance with project requirements.\n\n * \n\n Participate in internal design reviews and support quality assurance procedures.\n\n * \n\n Contribute to innovation in systems, materials, and methods across the design function.\n\nRequirements\n\n * \n\n Minimum of 8 years’ experience in façade design, ideally within a subcontracting or specialist contractor environment.\n\n * \n\n In-depth knowledge of curtain walling, glazing systems, and aluminium façades.\n\n * \n\n Strong CAD proficiency (AutoCAD essential; Revit or 3D modelling experience desirable).\n\n * \n\n Experience implementing or influencing design process change.\n\n * \n\n Excellent communication, coordination, and leadership skills.\n\n * \n\n Ability to work autonomously and manage priorities in a remote/hybrid working setup.\n\n * \n\n Right to work in the UK – visa sponsorship is not available for this role.\n\nDesirable\n\n * \n\n Familiarity with systems such as Schüco, Reynaers, or similar.\n\n * \n\n Understanding of CWCT standards, thermal modelling, and structural considerations.\n\nWhat’s on Offer\n\n * \n\n Competitive salary (dependent on experience)\n\n * \n\n Highly flexible hybrid/remote working arrangement\n\n * \n\n Supportive and progressive work environment\n\n * \n\n Opportunities to contribute to business-wide process innovation