Façade Designer – AutoCAD (Office‑Based)

Full‑time | Permanent
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Salary up to £38,000

Benefits

• Modern open‑plan office built by the team
• On‑site gym
• Smart/casual environment
• Strong social culture
• Great benefits package as part of a wider, well‑established group
• Supportive team structure with direct access to experienced designers and managers
• Clear development pathway with an amazing opportunity to learn, grow and progress

Overview

A growing façades contractor is looking for a Façade Designer with strong AutoCAD skills to join the design team. The role is office‑based and works closely with the Design Manager on live projects across cladding, SFS and wider external envelope packages.

The business delivers high‑quality façade solutions including cladding, glazing, fire remediation, insulated render systems, metal roofing and full building‑envelope design for commercial, residential and public‑sector projects across the UK. The wider group is established, successful and expanding, with the façades division already achieving strong turnover in its early years of trading.

This environment suits someone motivated, reliable and keen to build a long‑term career in façade design.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce accurate 2D AutoCAD drawings, details and setting‑out information
• Support the Design Manager with daily design tasks
• Carry out site surveys and measures (around twice per month)
• Update and maintain technical submissions
• Upload drawings and documents to client portals
• Prepare material schedules and assist with procurement information
• Interpret architectural and structural drawings
• Assist with design queries and coordination
• Ensure drawings meet project requirements and technical standards
• Work with project teams to support delivery
• All work will be overseen and checked, with full training provided

Requirements

Essential:

• Minimum 6 months’ experience in construction design
• Proficient in AutoCAD
• Understanding of construction drawings
• Full UK driving licence
• Confident communicator
• Keen to learn and progress
• Comfortable working in an office environment

Backgrounds that suit this role:

• CAD Technician (construction)
• Architectural Technician (junior level)
• Junior Designer within a subcontractor
• Design Assistant with AutoCAD experience
• Graduate or trainee with CAD skills and construction exposure

Projects & Workload

• Typical façade packages: £700k – £2m, with larger schemes also delivered
• Mix of cladding, SFS, glazing interfaces, flashings, copings and external envelope details
• Opportunity to gain full exposure to façade design processes

Working Environment

• Modern open‑plan office built by the team
• On‑site gym
• Smart/casual environment
• Strong social culture
• Supportive team with direct access to experienced designers and managers

Opportunity

This role offers an amazing opportunity to learn and progress within a fast‑expanding division delivering high‑performance façade solutions across the UK. Training is provided, and progression is available for the right person.