Designer

Enthusiastic and self-motivated Designer required by Gloucester based construction and maintenance company that specialise in cold stores, firewalls, data centres, clean rooms, single-envelope, external industrial cladding and doors.

As a designer you will ensure a comprehensive and accurate design is delivered for projects, using the latest software and design technologies ensuring company standards are adhered to and compliance with specifications and manufacturers guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand what has been sold.
• Attend internal handover meetings.
• Prepare drawings from structural engineers and architect’s drawings and/or from tenders, specifications, and site surveys to the Company standards and obtain approval where necessary.
• Understand procurement and lead times, obtain client approval for drawings, produce accurate material schedules, meet deadlines / programmes.
• Assist in the management of costs and be able to provide value engineered solutions.
• Identify information required and raise request for information using correct protocols.
• Ensuring the design is carried out in accordance with the agreed scope of works and contract budget.
• Regular liaison with client, external supply chain and colleagues.
• Attend site survey visits to take accurate full site measurements to assist in producing drawings.
• Attend site surveys to confirm specification and survey access.
• Attend meetings throughout the contract process and after completion to build relationships and ensure we have met the clients’ expectations.

Experience, skills, and qualifications

• At least two years’ experience in a design role, preferably in a similar industry.
• Experience in Revit (desirable).
• Competence in IT skills including MS Office, Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Broad understanding of materials and installation methods within our market sector.
• Knowledge of the Company’s processes and systems for design work in support of projects.
• Full understanding of ISD’s project and contracting processes including approval of variations.
• Knowledge of CDM Regs 2015.
• Full British car driving licence.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business that offers clear career progression and delivers quality construction. 

For more information, please call Rhys Jones in the Cheltenham RE office. 

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