Job Summary:

Laboris Solutions is seeking a skilled Facades Designer to join our team in the refurbishment sector of our client's business. As a Facades Designer, you will be responsible for detailing and scheduling facade systems for commercial and industrial building projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work from client specifications and surveys, and manufacturers design information to create the design.
• Produce detailed GA, installation, manufacturing drawings and as-built documentation for client's approval.
• Scheduling of materials to an agreed programme for buying.
• Attend and contribute to design meetings with clients and other members of the broader design team of a project.
• Carry out/assist with site surveys where required.
• Communicate with site managers and material suppliers to find the correct design solution.
• Help to identify and implement company procedures and processes.

Requirements:

• Possess detailed knowledge of facade systems, update where necessary by instigating CPDs or ensuring that the latest manufacturer's information is being worked to.
• Be knowledgeable of the relevant Building Regulations that may effect the works
• Be experienced in the use of 2D AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• You will need to be organised and able to run multiple projects in parallel.
• Be knowledgeable of construction techniques and structurally aware. Knowing when to engage the use of a Structural Engineer.
• Hold strong commercial awareness and material costs.
• Be a strong communicator, written, verbal and including the use of sketches where necessary.