Senior Façade Designer, Glasgow

We are looking to recruit on behalf of our client a Senior Facade Designer to join their existing team on a permanent basis. Roles & Responsibilities * Work with the Technical Director / Design Manager to allocate, plan and implement design projects to program and budget. * Undertake numerous projects at any one time, delegating responsibilities to junior design members / sub contract designers as required. * Oversee at least 1 of the junior design team members on a daily basis. * Assist in monitoring and checking work produced by junior / sub-contractor designers. * Assist Technical Director / Design Manager in the training / mentoring of junior staff members along with suggesting and allocating suitable training for design team members. * Monitor project design progress on a weekly basis, reporting progress back to the as required. * Ensure design quality is maintained and the designs produces are both economical and functional for implementation on site. * Produce AutoCAD detail drawings for approval and working drawings for production purposes as part of the functioning design team. * Have input in the anticipated durations of design works. * Produce and implement design risk assessments if required. * Offer input, suggestions and guidance to the design / site team to solve problems both at design and installation stage. * Attend design meetings nationally when and where required. * Be pro-active and adhere to deadlines Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills/Experience * Knowledgeable of Cladding, Roofing and Curtain Walling systems. 5 years+ minimum experience. * In depth knowledge of at least one element of façade design required with extensive product knowledge within those fields. * Computer literate ? must have a sound knowledge of AutoCad, Excel, Word, Outlook. * System software training / experience beneficial but not essential. * 2 years? + experience in an external envelope field. * Minimum higher education ? HNC / BA Degree (industry experience will be considered) * Have good written & verbal communication skills