Facade Design Manager
London Area, United Kingdom
The facade Design Manager forms part of the Design / Consultancy team within the global structure of the company and assumes general responsibilities that proactively contribute to the growth of Façade Design capabilities and all other disciplines across the globe.
This includes responsibility for all design, documentation, administration and compliance with project constraints undertaken for Façade and all other disciplines. You will also need to fulfil legal responsibilities commensurate with your position.
The following is an overview of the responsibilities and performance standards required of the Facade
Design Manager:
Duties include but are not limited to:
Produce details of façade systems based on architectural sketches and assist in the delivery of detailed façade tender and shop drawing packages.
Provide 2D drafting using Autocad software for architectural documentation and detailed working drawings such as architectural façade tender submissions and shop drawing packages for Façade/Curtain wall projects and prepare material schedules
Provide 3D drafting using AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, Solidworks and/or Sketchup Pro to develop 3-dimensional details for the purposes of design development and/or drawing documentation as required
Interpret and produce fabrication-level detailed drawings, sketches and written instructions
On-site design monitoring if necessary
Experience with Roofing, curtain walling, SFS, and relevant Façade system
Prepare façade technical specifications
Coordinate with the relevant parties to raise/resolve project-related issues which could affect the delivery of the documentation
Review and evaluate design deliverables to ensure buildability and compliance, liaising with the client’s design team and specialist suppliers
Coordinate with the relevant parties to raise/resolve project-related issues which could affect the delivery of the documentation and update your manager/project leader as required
Assist engineers and design team in regards to CAD or hand sketches for presentation purposes as required
Monitor Design output from offices across the region and review shop drawings from contractors
Liaise with other staff, project teams, associated consultants and clients, and assist in building and maintaining relationships to determine the best façade design outcomes
Actively participate in design workshops and meetings, where cladding solutions are explored and determined. Workshops and meetings will be with clients, architects and contractors
Provide training in Design to other members of the team as required
Develop own skills in design, engineering, materials, etc.
Keep an up-to-date working knowledge of relevant design techniques, technical standards, codes of practice and systems and procedures and share knowledge and update technical library
Keep up to date with design software new to the market that will help develop our business
Evaluate opportunities for improved efficiencies and effectiveness in consultation with management including identifying, developing and implementing standards, systems, tools and processes to support continuous improvement within the business
Take an active interest in the other disciplines (Design Documentation, Building Physics/ESD/PassivHaus, Acoustics, Logistics, BMU/Remedial, Lighting etc..) to further develop your specialist skills
Must have the right to work in the UK
Based in our Waterloo office with some site visits