Job Title: Faade Designer Location:Monaghan Department:Design Department Job Summary The Faade Designer will support the Faade Design Manager by developing detailed design drawings, specifications, and documentation for faade systems across assigned projects.
This role involves close collaboration with the design and project teams to ensure the faade design aligns with project requirements, aesthetic vision, and regulatory standards.
The Faade Designer will be responsible for technical detailing, material selection, and assisting in design reviews.
Main Duties and Responsibilities: Design Development & Detailing: Create detailed design drawings and specifications for faade elements, ensuring they meet project specifications and architectural requirements.
Prepare 2D and 3D models, sketches, and technical drawings to illustrate design concepts, technical solutions, and assembly details.
Collaborate with the Faade Design Manager to translate project requirements and design intent into constructible solutions.
Technical Support & Compliance: Ensure that all faade designs comply with building regulations, fire safety standards, and relevant industry guidelines.
Assist in technical assessments of materials, structural elements, and detailing to optimize performance, sustainability, and durability.
Perform design risk assessments in collaboration with the Faade Design Manager and project team, highlighting potential issues and proposing mitigation measures.
Coordination with Project Team: Work closely with the Faade Design Manager, architects, engineers, and contractors to address design queries and adapt designs to on-site conditions.
Attend design meetings, workshops, and site visits as needed to review progress and resolve any design-related challenges.
Support the Faade Design Manager in coordinating with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure accurate material selection and delivery.
Documentation & Reporting: Prepare and maintain all necessary faade design documentation, including drawings, specifications, material data sheets, and compliance records.
Maintain accurate records of design changes and approvals, ensuring all documentation is up-to-date and accessible for project reviews and audits.
Assist the Faade Design Manager in preparing reports and updates on design progress, technical issues, and project milestones.
Qualifications and Experience: Bachelors degree in architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
Proven relevant experience in faade design or a related field within the construction industry.
Proficient in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and 3D modelling tools.
Knowledge of faade systems, materials, building regulations, and technical detailing.
Skills and Attributes: Strong technical drawing and detailing skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to interpret architectural and engineering plans, translating them into detailed faade solutions.
Proven problem-solving abilities, with a focus on practical and efficient design solutions.
Effective communicator and team collaborator, able to work closely with various project stakeholders.
Organised and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple design tasks under the guidance of the Faade Design Manager.
VISA REQUIREMENTS Right to Work in Ireland and the UK Candidates must have the legal right to work in both Ireland and the United Kingdom.
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Skills: Facade Designer Design Development Technical Support Documentation & Reporting