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Cladding Designer (Predominantly Rainscreen) - Remote Working Our client is a well-established façade and building envelope contractor looking to recruit an experienced Cladding Designer to support a growing project portfolio. The Role This position will focus primarily on rainscreen cladding design, while also offering exposure to a variety of other cladding and façade systems. Working as part of a collaborative delivery team, you will be responsible for producing technical design information and coordinating with project stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities Produce detailed cladding and façade design drawings. Develop technical details for predominantly rainscreen cladding systems. Coordinate designs with architects, consultants, main contractors, and specialist suppliers. Assist with design development from pre-construction through to installation. Ensure designs comply with project specifications, relevant standards, and regulatory requirements. Requirements Previous experience in cladding, façades, or building envelope design. Strong knowledge of rainscreen cladding systems. Proficiency with AutoCAD (Revit experience advantageous). Excellent technical detailing and coordination skills. Ability to manage workload effectively while working remotely. Location Remote-based role Approximately one day per week required for site visits, design meetings, or office attendance, depending on project requirements. Package Competitive salary dependent on experience. Up to £60k per annum. Flexible working arrangement. Opportunity to work on a diverse range of façade and cladding projects across the UK.

Are you passionate about building envelopes and are looking to join a dynamic and growing business? Do you share our vision of bringing innovation to the construction industry? If so, we look forward to hearing your ideas with the possibility to joining our team! We are looking for a Trainee Façade Designer. Role seniority will be based on the candidate s experience. Your Role Develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become a key member of a Design Team responsible for several prestigious Façade and Cladding Installations. Produce high quality detailed drawings or 3D designs in line with Project Specifications ensuring all relevant standards and regulations are followed. Produce detailed factory and site information packs using 3D manufacturing software for use during Manufacture and Installation. Assist other design members regarding technical support/guidance as required. Compile Bills of Materials and Material Schedules for use during Procurement. Attend and gain knowledge from internal training workshops. Your Skills Higher level apprenticeship or above in technical studies Experience in using 2D CAD software Knowledge of using 3D software Understanding of manufacturing and construction techniques (experience during study accepted). Ability to confidently read and understand Technical Drawings. Awareness of Building Regulations and Quality Standards. Experience in using Microsoft 365, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience of working as part of a team, with ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. Quality driven with a passion for excellence and high attention to detail. Ambitious individual with a desire to learn and progress within the team. Excellent communicator with a customer-oriented attitude. Fluent in English. About Us ASFD Ltd is the design and engineering team of McMullen Facades. Our mission is to bring excellence and innovation to the cladding industry, delivering fully engineered façade solutions and making positive impacts to the built environment. With 500+ staff across design, manufacturing and installation, we have offices in England, Northern Ireland, Switzerland and UAE. We are building a dynamic and forward-thinking working environment, embracing technology as a means for digital transformation, whilst keeping people at its core. Across the team we have over four decades of experience in the successful delivery of some of the most iconic projects in Europe and Middle East. ASFD and McMullen are part of the established JRL Group, providing integrated construction solutions and delivering complex real estate projects. Today, the group encompasses 14 divisions and has a turnover in excess of £600m and growing. Location You will be based in 66 Lurgan Road, Moira, Co Armagh BT67 0LX and work in close collaboration with the Switzerland, England & UAE offices. The office is located just outside the village of Moira in Co. Down and borders with Co. Armagh. Moira is served by the Moira railway junction situated on the Newry to Bangor line and is off Junction 11 on the M1 Motorway. The village is located 20 miles from the Belfast International Airport. Join Us As part of our team, you will work in an agile and innovative environment, using state-of-the-art tools to contribute to the design and engineering of challenging façades across the UK. We are a collaborative, technically strong and innovative team and having a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace is important to us. Other benefits include: Competitive salary 6% matched pension contribution 31 days annual leave Private medical insurance Life insurance (enrolled after 1 year of employment) Cycle scheme Car parking Tax-free childcare With an ambitious strategy, we are poised for further growth and success. If you are curious, committed and passionate about building envelopes, ASFD is the perfect place to progress with your career.

Designer/Cad Technician - Exterior facades, cladding - North West London Salary Depending on Experience - Excellent Benefits - up to 50,000 An extremely successful subcontractor known for their expertise in bespoke cladding are currently seeking a competent Designer to oversee their upcoming commercial projects in London. This company has gained their recognition as an innovative subcontractor by providing high-quality solutions across London. Working individually and within a team you will be responsible for all aspects of the cladding design process. This will involve interpretation of architectural / services drawings leading to production of CAD layouts and working details. Therefore, you will have experience of using the latest AutoCAD packages ideally be proficient with Revit and or Solidworks. You will also have relevant, practical experience gained in a suitable sub-contractor environment where you will have been involved in designing curtain walling/cladding, experienced with SFS and rain screen or other systems. Minimum requirements: The ideal CAD Technician will have gained 3 + years' experience working on exterior projects. Ideally you will be HND or City and Guilds qualified in a relevant construction or engineering related discipline. Preferably you will also be computer literate with programming experience, have good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work without supervision and to use your own initiative and experience to fulfil the company's commitments. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to strengthen their skills and knowledge with a respected contractor that has over 15 years' experience in the industry.

Guildmore Facades & Cladding are seeking an experienced Document Controller. The Document Controller will manage and control documentation reliability for security, revision control, availability, accuracy, and auditability to ensure compliance with the organisation s management processes, quality assurance standards, and ISO requirements. This role also provides administrative support to the Design Department in planning, coordination, and design functions on projects from tender through to completion. Key Responsibilities Document Control Duties Ensure quality assurance of project documentation and compliance with company naming conventions and document control protocols. Maintain project documentation and ensure accurate information is distributed throughout the organisation, third-party designers, and consultants via the document management system. Work closely with Design Managers and Coordinators to maintain full transparency and accountability, ensuring a Golden Thread of information throughout the document management system. Liaise effectively with clients, design teams, and subcontractors to resolve document and system-related issues. Produce and compile project-specific audit reports on a weekly and monthly basis. Organise and deliver regular training and refresher sessions for employees, clients, and subcontractors on document control procedures. Monitor and manage information flow through document management system workflows. Ensure full auditability of the approval process for subcontractor and supplier documentation. Upload and manage documents accurately within the system, providing guidance where needed. Maintain revision and status control of all documentation. Manage and maintain project directories within the system. Coordinate documentation for tender packages, O&M manuals, Health & Safety files, and project handover (both electronic and hard copy). Coordinate printing and document requests internally or via external suppliers. Administrative Duties Monitor, update, and manage departmental spreadsheets, schedules, and project trackers. Track RFIs and project completion dates, supporting coordination of O&M and Health & Safety documentation. Assist with diary management, meeting arrangements, and coordination with external attendees. Provide business travel support as required. Organise regular meetings with consultants and other key stakeholders. Assist with expenses processing and payment coordination. Undertake any other administrative duties as required by the Design team. Design Assistant Duties Support Design Managers and Coordinators with design coordination and review tasks. Assist in the coordination and tracking of design information between consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and authorities.Support resolution of design-related issues to maintain project progress Person Specification Essential Proven experience as a Document Controller within the construction industry.Strong knowledge of electronic document management systems (EDMS). Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.Process-driven, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Clear written and verbal communication skills.Confident working independently and collaboratively within a team. Reliable, proactive, and self-motivated with strong time management.Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Understanding of construction project processes, including design and pre-construction activities. Desirable Experience in a Technical Administration or Design Coordination role. Familiarity with design schedules, procurement, and construction documentation. What We Offer Full training and ongoing professional development. Opportunities to expand your skills across commercial systems, compliance, and operations. A supportive, collaborative, and professional team environment. Clear career progression within the Guildmore group.

I'm currently working with a leading fa ade contractor who is looking to appoint a Design Manager to join their expanding technical team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a business delivering high-profile fa ade projects across the residential, commercial and mixed-use sectors. You'll play a key role in coordinating the design process, ensuring technical compliance and supporting successful project delivery from pre-construction through to completion. The Role: Managing the fa ade design process from tender stage through to project completion Coordinating architects, consultants, clients and internal project teams Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical submissions Managing external design consultants and specialist subcontract designers Ensuring designs comply with current regulations, including fire safety requirements Resolving technical design issues and supporting site teams throughout delivery Monitoring design programmes to ensure key milestones are achieved What I'm Looking For: Proven experience as a Design Manager within the fa ade or cladding sector Strong technical understanding of rainscreen cladding, curtain walling, glazing or external envelope systems Experience managing the full design lifecycle on fa ade projects Good knowledge of current building regulations and industry standards Excellent communication, coordination and problem-solving skills What's On Offer: 65,000 - 85,000 salary depending on experience Hybrid working Opportunity to work on landmark fa ade projects Long-term career progression within an established and growing contractor Supportive and collaborative technical team If this sounds of interest, feel free to get in touch for more details.

Facade Designer, Milton Keynes Benefits Modern open plan office built by the team On site gym Smart and casual environment Strong social culture Great benefits package as part of a wider and well established group Supportive team structure with direct access to experienced designers and managers Clear development pathway with a genuine opportunity to learn, grow and progress The Company A growing facades contractor is looking for a Facade Designer with strong AutoCAD skills to join the design team. The role is office based and works closely with the Design Manager on live projects across cladding, SFS and wider external envelope packages. The business delivers high quality facade solutions including cladding, glazing, fire remediation, insulated render systems, metal roofing and full building envelope design for commercial, residential and public sector projects across the UK. The wider group is established, successful and expanding, with the facades division already achieving strong turnover in its early years. Assistant level and experienced candidates are welcome to apply. The environment suits someone motivated, reliable and keen to build a long term career in facade design. Key Responsibilities Produce accurate 2D AutoCAD drawings, details and setting out information Support the Design Manager with daily design tasks Carry out site surveys and measures around twice per month Update and maintain technical submissions Upload drawings and documents to client portals Prepare material schedules and assist with procurement information Interpret architectural and structural drawings Assist with design queries and coordination Ensure drawings meet project requirements and technical standards Work with project teams to support delivery All work is overseen and checked, with full training provided Backgrounds That Suit This Role CAD Technician within construction Architectural Technician at junior level Junior Designer within a subcontractor Design Assistant with AutoCAD experience Graduate or Trainee with CAD skills and some construction exposure Key requirement is experience using AutoCAD. Projects and Workload Typical facade packages range from 700k to 2m, with larger schemes also delivered Mix of cladding, SFS, glazing interfaces, flashings, copings and external envelope details Full exposure to facade design processes Working Environment Modern open plan office built by the team On site gym Smart and casual environment Strong social culture Supportive team with direct access to experienced designers and managers Opportunity This role offers a strong opportunity to learn and progress within a fast expanding division delivering high performance facade solutions across the UK. Training is provided and progression is available for the right person. Apply online or contact Sally Whittingham directly