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.
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