Drafts Person / Project Designer

Lemon Drizzle Recruitment is proud to partner with a thriving, forward-thinking Roofing Contractor renowned for delivering high-quality building envelope solutions across commercial, industrial, and high-rise developments throughout the North of England.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company with strong core values, a genuinely supportive team culture, and a secure pipeline of projects for years to come. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to add an experienced Draftsperson / Project Designer to their established Drawing Office team.

The Opportunity

You will join a collaborative in-house design team consisting of a Design Director, Design Manager, and several Project Designers, working closely with Buying, Commercial, and Contracts teams in a truly team-focused environment.

This role would suit someone with 5+ years experience in roofing and cladding who is comfortable both collaborating with others and working independently to deliver high-quality design packages.

Key Responsibilities

Produce 2D GA and detailed construction drawings

Prepare material schedules and fabrication drawings

Attend and contribute to design team meetings (including minute taking)

Attend internal handover and design review meetings

Carry out occasional site visits

Plan and manage workload to meet project deadlines

Proactively gather all required technical information

Follow established company procedures and quality standards

Skills & Experience Required

Strong organisational skills and self-motivation

Solid technical knowledge of roofing and cladding systems, including:

• Single-ply
• Hot melt
• Standing seam
• Built-up systems
• Composite roofing and wall systems

Rainscreen façade experience (desirable)

Proficient in AutoCAD (2D) and Microsoft Office

Exposure to 3D modelling (AutoCAD 3D, Revit, Rhino, or similar) is advantageous

What s in it for You?

Competitive salary:

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Early finish every Friday (2pm!)

Annual bonus scheme

Regular team-building events

A friendly, close-knit team where your contribution is genuinely valued

If you re looking to join a stable, growing contractor where you can develop your career and be part of a supportive, high-performing team this could be the perfect next step.