We are seeking a skilled and proactive Fa ade Designer to join a construction specilsit in North-West London. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing high-quality rainscreen fa ade details, elevations, and plans and with the ability to lead the design of a project or a team. The role demands strong technical skills for using AutoCAD and a good understanding of rainscreen facades in the UK, the ability to manage multiple projects within defined deadlines, and effective collaboration with team members, architects, consultants, and other stakeholders.

Designer Position Remuneration:

• Starting salary 38,000 - 45,000 (dependant on experience)
• 31 Days holiday (including Bank Holidays, plus additional days for long service),
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health cash plan
• HSF Perkbox

Designer Key Responsibilities:

Develop Rainscreen Fa ade Details:

• Produce full wall and plan sections, ensuring accurate placement of cavity/fire barriers, helping hand brackets, rails, and panels.
• Create comprehensive elevation layouts that detail the fixing structure and panel layouts.
• Develop well-annotated and dimensioned details at a 1:5 scale.

Project Management:

• Work on multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all deadlines are met and the quality of output is maintained to a high standard.
• Report regularly to the Design Manager on project progress, challenges, and deliverables.
• Ensure any identified challenges or discrepancies are quickly raised internally for discussion or directed to external parties through RFIs.
• Excellent time management.

Document Retrieval and Management:

• Utilize document portals such as 4P, Asite, Dochosting, etc., to search and retrieve relevant drawings and information from architects and consultants.
• Ensure all retrieved documents are correctly saved onto the system and easily accessible to all.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Liaise with architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather necessary information and ensure design compatibility.
• Coordinate with the internal team to ensure seamless project execution.

Technical Drawing:

• Create and update AutoCAD drawings with precise detailing and accuracy. A very good balance of speed and accuracy and attention to detail.
• Utilize Revit, Vectorworks, Inventor, SketchUp, etc. for advanced 3D modelling (preferred but not essential).

Component Take-offs:

• Conduct take-offs for various fa ade components to assist the estimating team with their costings.

Designer Position Requirements:

• Experience in a similar role (Rainscreen Fa ade Designer)
• Experience of using AutoCAD
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good working experience working with blocks in AutoCAD
• Good working experience with document portals such as Asite, 4Projects (4P), Epin, Dochosting, Procore,etc.
• Ability to work well within a small team
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
• High quality verbal and written communication skills

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