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.