Job Description
Job Title: Façade Designer Location: Manchester Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 (DOE) Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time About the Company We are working with a leading specialist contractor operating across the façade remediation, cladding replacement, fire safety, and building envelope sectors. With a strong pipeline of secured projects across the UK, they deliver both remediation and new-build façade packages on residential, commercial, education, and mixed-use developments. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Façade Designer to join their Manchester team. The Role As a Façade Designer, you will be responsible for producing detailed design solutions for a variety of façade and building envelope systems. You will work closely with Design Managers, Contracts Managers, Architects, Structural Engineers, and Project Teams to ensure designs are compliant, buildable, and delivered in line with project requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in façade design, cladding remediation, curtain walling, rainscreen systems, and external envelope packages. Key Responsibilities Produce detailed design, fabrication, and installation drawings. Develop façade solutions for remediation and new-build projects. Design and coordinate systems including: Rainscreen cladding Curtain walling Glazing systems Aluminium façade systems SFS framing systems External wall insulation and fire remediation solutions Prepare technical drawings using AutoCAD and/or Revit. Coordinate with architects, consultants, structural engineers, and specialist suppliers. Attend design meetings and site visits as required. Review project specifications, architectural drawings, and technical requirements. Ensure designs comply with current Building Regulations, fire safety requirements, and industry standards. Support value engineering exercises and buildability reviews. Assist with technical submissions, RFIs, and design