Senior Faade Designer – Remote

Senior Faade Designer

 Location: Buckinghamshire 2 days a week /3 days remote)
’° Salary: £55, £65, + Profit Share Bonus
… Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
—️ Sector: Faade Design | Curtain Walling | Cladding | Complex Envelope Projects

The Opportunity

A respected and growing specialist faade contractor is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Faade Designer to join its collaborative and high-performing team. With live and upcoming works on commercial, educational, residential, and data centre projects ” all delivered for Tier 1 main contractors ” this role is suited to someone who thrives on technical challenge and precision.

Project values range from £1 million to £2 million, offering a diverse and exciting scope of work.

This is more than just a job ” its a chance to grow within a flexible, people-focused business that values innovation, quality, and work-life balance. With hybrid working options and a culture that prioritises staff well-being, this role offers genuine long-term career opportunity.

The Role

The Senior Faade Designer will take ownership of technical detailing and design coordination across complex building envelopes. Working closely with project managers, commercial teams, and clients, this person will lead the development of design packages, drive interface resolution, and ensure compliance with all specification, safety, and performance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead design and detailing of curtain walling, cladding, and glazing systems

* Manage the full design lifecycle from concept to construction issue

* Coordinate internal and external design teams, consultants, and suppliers

* Produce and review GA drawings, fabrication details, and technical submittals

* Attend design and site meetings as needed to support project progress

* Ensure designs meet relevant British Standards, CWCT, and project-specific performance criteria fire, thermal, acoustic, etc.)

* Support value engineering, buildability reviews, and client engagement

* Assist in developing junior team members where appropriate

Requirements

* 51+ years experience in faade design curtain walling/cladding sector)

* Strong detailing ability using AutoCAD; Revit or Inventor experience desirable

* Familiar with stick, unitised, and rainscreen systems

* Confident in liaising with structural/fire/acoustic consultants

* Excellent communication and coordination skills

* Able to manage own workload independently and contribute in a team setting

* Experience on Tier 1 or major infrastructure projects highly desirable

Salary / Package

* £55, £65, salary dependent on experience)

* Bonus subject to project performance

* Hybrid flexible working to support work-life balance

* Supportive and open culture that values staff well-being

* Exposure to high-profile infrastructure and commercial projects

* Development pathway to Design Manager and beyond

* Ongoing training, CPD, and mentoring

How to Apply

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Faade Designer to join a forward-thinking company that delivers technically complex projects while genuinely caring for its people.

Apply now with a CV and short covering note highlighting relevant experience.