Job description
- Job Reference: RADT190226
- Job Title: Design Technician (Specialist Contractor)
- Salary: £Competitive Salary DOE + excellent package
- Location: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Design Technician
Are you looking for a Design Technician role? Interested in working for a leading contractor that specialise in building envelopes?
VANRATH are recruiting a Design Technician to work on Facades, based in Antrim, Northern Ireland.
Remuneration:
£Competitive Salary DOE + excellent package
The Company:
Leading specialist contractor that has been operating for over 30 years. The business primarily focus on building envelopes; facades, glazing and cladding projects. Their ethos is to work closely alongside their Clients, Architects and Principal Contractors throughout the design process to develop building concepts that exceed expectations.
The Opportunity:
Excellent opportunity for a Design Technician to join the Design team and work on high quality façade projects across a range of sectors including residential, commercial, healthcare, education, leisure and heritage. Reporting to a Senior Designer and CAD Technicians, this is a great opportunity for an experienced Design Technician to be a key player within the team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design & Technical Detailing: Produce high-quality, construction-ready CAD drawings, including general arrangements, elevations, and 2D/3D section details for fabrication and installation
- System Development: Develop and refine curtain walling systems to meet aesthetic, thermal, structural, and acoustic performance requirements
- Project Coordination: Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, main contractors, and suppliers to ensure design consistency, technical compatibility, and compliance with building regulations
- Construction Support: Create fabrication drawings, bills of materials, and support installation teams with technical documentation and site-specific details
- Compliance & Standards: Ensure all designs comply with industry standards (e.g., CWCT), building regulations, and safety requirements
- Material Selection & Testing: Research and select appropriate materials (glass, aluminium, insulation) and define requirements for mock-ups and testing
- Site Surveys: Conduct, or review, site surveys to verify measurements and ensure accurate design integration.
The Ideal Person:
- Degree qualified or other relevant qualifications
- 5 years+ experience in Façade Design
- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD (essential), Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- In-depth understanding of stick curtain wall systems, windows and doors including Reynaer, Aluprof, Wicona or similar high-end systems
- Strong understanding of building physics (thermal, acoustic, waterproofing) and structural requirements
- Strong knowledge of UK building regulations, CWCT guidelines, and BS standards
For further information on this vacancy, or any other Built Environment job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Robert Apps for a confidential discussion
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