Façade Designer – Bristol
Location: Bristol (Hybrid / Remote Working Available)
Salary: Competitive Salary + Benefits (DOE)
Job Type: Permanent – Full Time
About the Company
Our client is a well-established specialist contractor operating within the façade, cladding remediation, and external envelope sector. With a strong pipeline of projects across the South West and wider UK, they are looking to expand their design team with Façade Designers at all levels – from junior/intermediate candidates with around 2 years’ experience through to Senior Designers.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business delivering complex façade and cladding remediation schemes across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
The Role
The successful candidate will work closely with Design Managers, Project Managers, Commercial Teams, and site teams to deliver high-quality façade design solutions across multiple live projects.
The role offers hybrid/remote working with regular travel required to project sites across Bristol and surrounding areas.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce detailed façade and cladding design drawings
- Carry out site surveys, inspections, and take accurate measurements/photos
- Develop and revise drawings based on surveyed information
- Liaise with internal teams to ensure designs are commercially viable and compliant
- Produce fabrication and construction drawings for procurement and installation
- Coordinate with manufacturers, subcontractors, and project stakeholders
- Respond to technical queries and resolve design-related issues
- Attend site and design meetings as required
- Ensure technical quality and compliance with specifications and manufacturer recommendations
- Assist with design coordination throughout the project lifecycle
Requirements
- 2+ years’ experience within façade, cladding, rainscreen, or EWI design
- Open to junior, intermediate, and senior-level candidates
- Experience producing technical drawings within the construction industry
- Strong AutoCAD skills essential
- Revit, SketchUp, or 3D AutoCAD experience advantageous
- Understanding of façade systems, cladding remediation, and external envelopes
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Good communication and coordination skills
- Full UK driving licence preferred
- CSCS Card advantageous
Ideal Backgrounds
- Façade Design
- Cladding Design
- Rainscreen Systems
- External Wall Insulation (EWI)
- Building Envelope / External Envelope
- Architectural or Engineering background
Benefits
- Hybrid / Remote working flexibility
- Competitive salary package
- 33 days holiday including bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
Location & Travel
This role is hybrid/remote with regular travel to project sites across Bristol, the South West, and surrounding areas as required.