A Senior/Managing Designer is required in a well-established Architectural Glazing company based in Hampshire.
Job Objective:

• The overall objective of the position is to formulate working designs for Bespoke Glazing projects and prepare GA drawings and fabrication drawing.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparation of General Arrangement drawings.


• Preparation of Fabrication Drawings and material schedules.


• Have a full understanding of the Project Specifications.


• Attend Design workshops with the Clients Design Teams.


• Amend drawings in accordance with Client requirement.


• Keep a Drawing distribution record of all drawings received and issued.


• Preparation with the Contracts Manager, Design Risk Assessment.


• Assist Contract Managers in the procurement of materials from Material Schedules and fabrication drawings.


• Attend meetings with Contractors & Architects when necessary to promote and market the company for prospective projects.


• Attend all design development meetings with the Client once a project is secured to ensure we are designing what was quoted.


• Organise and Chair internal design review meetings to enable the Contracts teams to understand the design, procurement, and installation of the project.


• Work within the company's own management system.


• Notwithstanding the above specific requirements, there will be a need to undertake all duties which would reasonably be expected of an individual employed in this position.

The Candidate:

• Have a minimum of 5 years' proven experience in the design environment of the façade industry.


• Be fully conversant with Autocad software suites producing drawings in 2D, however 3D capability would be a benefit.


• Be conversant with Microsoft Office software suites, in particular Excel and Word.


• Be capable of reading and understanding clients design drawings from which to produce GA & details.


• Have a good understanding of curtainwall, windows, and door systems; The company does not just offer one but multiple systems - examples - Schuco, Raico, Kawneer, Metal Technology Aluprof, to name just a few.


• Good understanding of relevant Standards and Building Regulations.

Please apply with your most up to date CV and you will be contacted.