Facade Designer

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Façade Designer – Oak

Uxbridge

What you will be doing:

An opportunity has arisen for a Façade Designer to join the team at Galliford Try within our Oak Business.

Ideally, you will based in or around the Uxbridge area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region.

Managing the Façade design process using there commercial, contractual, programme/time awareness and technical expertise. The candidate must have experience with the following systems: Cavity Barriers Glazing Curtain Walling Rainscrnen Systems Composite Cladding Systems Render Steel Frame Systems Flashings and Bracketry Windows and Doors AOV’s and Louvres Production of D construction drawings. Production of procurement schedules & fabrication drawings. Production of Revit models across projects using linked models & producing D drawings directly from the model. Production of technical submittals. Requesting engineering calculations from our engineers. Ensure contract information is followed scope, specification intent drawings. Track & monitor design variations raising changes with the commercial department. Ensure all drawings have been approved by the client. Ensure all projects are delivered in accordance with ERs, CP’s & Statutory requirements and all parties are aware of their obligations under statute.  Coordinate with the relevant parties to raise/resolve project related issues which could affect the delivery of documentation. Review and evaluate design deliverables to ensure buildability and compliance, liaising with the client's design team and specialist suppliers.

About You:

Degree or diploma holder in Mechanical / Civil / Structural Engineering or Building Design (Architectural) Knowledge of steel, aluminium and glass required with proven experience. Knowledge of CWCT, Building Regulations, BSR etc. Office expertise. Revit/AutoCAD Ability to work safely. Ability to communicate with a range of people both verbally and in writing. Analytical problem solver. Client and customer focused in order to build productive relationships. Ability to make reasoned and informed judgements and decisions. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Effective leadership skills

You will also be able to demonstrate the following key attributes. 

Desire to understand and promote the Company purpose, vision, values and culture Organised, structured and professional, with a passion for excellence, striving to delivering the best. Flexibility, resilience and the ability to influence and build relationships with key stakeholders. Demonstrating strong ethical standards with openness and honest. Commitment to the provision of excellent customer service, passionate, committed and enthusiastic in all that you do. A self-starter with a can-do attitude and a desire to pick up new challenges. Dedicated to working together to achieve results.

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £ billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you. 

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues. 

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged. 

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays A wide range of corporate discounts Cycle to Work schemes Comprehensive pension plan Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free / support to those who need it Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us:

Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction groups with a vision to continuously be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Environment business please contact Chloe Phillips on . 

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you. 

Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

A full job description for this role is available upon request. 

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