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Senior Facade Designer
Senior Façade Designer
Clarke are a growing specialist construction business based in Ballymena with a portfolio of work that reaches all over the UK and Ireland.
Our people are our priority, they make us stand out, we are extremely proud of them and what we have achieved.
Due to a significant period of growth, our design team are expanding!
Having successfully secured a pipeline of work across the UK , we are now seeking to recruit a talented Senior Façade Designer.
Our designers go above and beyond in our design process, applying high levels of knowledge and expertise to ensure and design excellence and also ensuring compliance to current building regulations; CWCT guidance; Contract Specification and our own internal design standards whilst meeting all of the client and project design team requirements.
About the role
Role Summary
Drive creative excellence, efficient and innovative façade design solutions within your team
Assist with Pre-Construction design proposals and 3D sketches when required.
Build trust with the Client Design Team by tending to technical queries/meetings in a professional manner in line with the Clarke Values.
Demonstrate Clarke Design quality to our clients – strive to ensure all work is delivered on time, on budget, and in line with agreed Specification.
Provide detailed information and time estimations to our clients to ensure effective communication of programme and deadlines.
Attend handover meetings to review and discuss the project, identifying design requirements
Review and assist Design Team Lead in setting scope of work assigned by for the Project Design team including clarification of the scope of works.
Clearly communicate the delegation of work within your project team and ensure completion of design work in accordance with the specifications received from the client and within programme allowance.
Check own work and that of junior team members in line with performance specification, manufacturing constraints, and in line with Clarke Design Manual.
Lead by example in the submission of designs for internal review and discussion and assist your team to do the same.
Regular liaison with other departments, Procurement, Estimating, Quantity Surveying, Production and Site Teams.
Engage in continuous learning and keep up to date with new developments in the industry. & share knowledge with team colleagues.
Periodic site visits at key milestones on the projects you will be working on.
Competencies
Innovation – the ability to introduce innovations to enhance or adds efficiencies to the project or task
Solution Focused – problem solving, finding solutions that commit to the best outcome
Influence – the ability to build excellent team relationships that influences great outcomes
Self-Direction/Accountability – the ability to take ownership, set goals, follow through, seek feedback and ask for support in order to achieve results.
Technical Expertise – developing your expertise and skills base on a regular basis and often ahead of time for future needs.
Remuneration
Attractive level of remuneration depending on expertise and experience
Flexible working hours
State of the art offices
Onsite gym
Health cash plan
Private health care
Enhanced Family friendly Policies
Pension
Discounted gym membership
Opportunities for career development
We are an equal opportunities employer, and led by our values (creative, brave, determined, collaborative, passionate, true).
Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of our business
What you will need
Required criteria
- Degree, HND or equivalent in the built environment sector; Engineering or Architecture/Architectural Technology
- 5+ years’ experience as a designer in cladding and/or glazing
- Highly proficient in use of AutoCAD
- Working knowledge of unitised and stick systems, window/door systems, and cladding materials (e.g. Rainscreen Cladding, GFRC, terracotta)
Desired criteria
- 3+ years’ experience as a designer in cladding and glazing on projects over £4m.
- Experience of using BIM on a regular basis.
- Experience of Autodesk packages such as Revit, Inventor or Fusion
Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity
Building Design Software
Building Design
Teamwork
Clarke
Our Business Engaging at the earliest stage of a project, we act as a central hub for clients offering the complete end-to-end facade service from preconstruction to project handover. By overseeing the process from start to finish, we guarantee safety, innovation and take sole responsibility in delivering remarkable buildings. Established in 1996, Clarke celebrate 25 years in business. Employing 90 plus direct employees across pre-construction, design, structural engineering, fabrication, operations and management with 180 installers, Clarke is driven by the passion of its people. In 2022, we are moving to a state of the art facility to house our fabrication and office teams under one roof. Our newly invigorated fabrication facility is fully operational with advanced offsite machinery and equipment.
Life at Clarke Our team are sociable and responsive, we value the chance to help our community both with action and fundraising. This is a vital part of our culture, fuelled by a remarkable team of employees who enjoy a challenge, from sponsored walks to marathons, spring cleans, volunteering in the community, raffles to quiz nights and coffee mornings. Our people also love to do all things social. We have a dedicated team who organise group events and get-togethers to boost company morale and bring the Clarke culture into day-to-day activities. From running and walking groups to breakfasts and lunches, remote control car racing and team building activities to Christmas parties and festivities. We’ve a great team and one you’ll want to be part of!
Our benefits
Health insurance
Vacation, Paid time off
Paid sick days
Retirement plan and/or pension
Flexible schedule
Office perks
Employee development programs
Employee discounts
Gym membership or wellness programs
Opportunity to travel
Casual dress
Free parking
Cycle to work
Free work laptop
Competitive salary
Long service recognition
Employee Assistance Scheme
Wellbeing Scheme
Shopping Cashback
Work With Charities
Social Opportunities
Employee Recognition Scheme
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