Designer

We’re seeking a skilled Designer to join our Tapered Roofing team in a full-time, permanent role. This position offers hybrid working flexibility, with only occasional visits to our head office in Pembridge, Herefordshire required each month.Overview of the Tapered Roofing Designer positionAs our Tapered Roofing Designer, you will provide a design service for Kingspan external clients and internal departments. You will be supporting Kingspan sales by facilitating the following to the client’s requirements and needs, and offering best advice and practice to achieve solutions within our product range:Thermal performance confirmation;Compatibility of the detail’s elements within application;Flat roofing drainage solutions.Your responsibilities as our Tapered Roofing Designer:Designing Tapered system schemes for the clients (architects, main contractors and subcontractors) through best practice considering thermal performance, elements compatibility and commercial expectations. Each design opportunity having correct material whilst achieving the required thermal performance (‘U’ value) to client’s specification and design intent.Drilling specifications to achieve clients’ requirements.Where the client’s design intent is flawed in their application of principles, offer best practical advice clearly stating reasoning and confirm with appropriate documentation.Chasing correct information through contact lines (where required) between architects, main contractors, subcontractors and distribution.Designing efficient board layouts using standard (and non-standard where applicable) products. Checking availability before incorporation within the scheme design, when non-standard boards are required.Project documentation; create a clear historical record for each project from commencement to delivery.Facilitating supply of materials by providing drawing B.O.M. to deadlines via board counts – Complete or Phased. Board counts allowing appropriate wastage to complete finished scheme to client’s instructions.Pass information to other departments through the use of the company’s CRM system; Drawings / Quotes, Thermal Calculations and Board Counts.Complete drawings for site use / instruction; waterproof drawings / site drawings / letter.What we are looking for in our Tapered Roofing Designer:You will have:Previous design experienceDrawing experience using a known design packageBasic understanding of building practicesAbility to read and understand architectural drawingsProficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite of applicationsExcellent communication skills to include telephone, email, drawings and other media formatsAbility to work as part of a teamStrong organisational and efficiency skills – excellent time managementAbility to work under pressureMust have excellent attention to detailWhilst not essential, it would be desirable for you to have:An understanding of contractual linesKnowledge of building physicsPrevious experience of using a CRM systemWhy join Kingspan Insulation?We are entrepreneurial, collaborative, and we stand behind a common cause – better buildings for a better world.Kingspan Insulation is a market-leading manufacturer of premium and high-performance rigid insulation products and insulated systems for building fabric and building services applications. Manufacturing excellence, first-class customer service and unrivalled expertise in meeting the needs of the market are just some of the many strengths that Kingspan Insulation offers. With 188 sites worldwide Kingspan is a global leading employer.What do we offer?25-days Annual Leave (Plus Bank Holidays)Competitive salary.Profit Related BonusContributory pension scheme4 x salary Life AssuranceEnhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption LeaveBuy & Sell Annual LeaveService Recognition RewardsSupported Professional DevelopmentDiscounted gym membershipDo you have the skills that we are looking for? Are you ready for a new challenge? If so, please click ‘apply’ now to be considered as our Tapered Roofing Designer.