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Senior Façade Designer

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cardiff

Expire in: 2 days

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Designer with a strong background in aluminium systems and façade design to join a growing and technically driven business within the building envelope sector.

This role will suit a design professional who can take ownership of projects from concept through to delivery, with a focus on technical excellence, buildability and compliance across façade systems.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and coordination of aluminium façade systems, including curtain walling, windows, doors and bespoke glazing packages
Produce and review detailed technical drawings (2D/3D) using AutoCAD, Revit or similar
Develop designs from tender stage through to fabrication and installation
Liaise with architects, consultants, contractors and internal teams to ensure coordinated design outputs
Manage and review technical submissions, including calculations, specifications and material selections
Ensure all designs comply with relevant building regulations, CWCT standards and project requirements
Provide value engineering solutions while maintaining design integrity and performance
Support project teams during installation phases, resolving technical issues as required
Mentor and support junior designers, contributing to the development of the design function

Skills

Proven experience as a Designer / Senior Designer within façades or aluminium systems
Strong technical knowledge of:Experience working within fabricator, specialist contractor or façade consultancy environments

Curtain walling (stick & unitised systems)
Windows, doors and aluminium profiles
Rainscreen cladding / façade interfaces

Proficient in AutoCAD (Revit/BIM experience highly desirable)
Good understanding of:Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively

Manufacturing processes and assembly details
Site installation and sequencing
Current building regulations and façade compliance requirements

Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders

Personal Attributes

Detail‑oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy
Commercially aware with an understanding of cost and programme impact
Proactive, solutions‑driven and able to work independently or within a team
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast‑paced environment

This is a key role within the business, offering the opportunity to work on complex façade projects and play a significant part in shaping the technical delivery and design quality of the organisation.

INDWIN

Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!

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