Facade Draftsperson

Role Purpose

• Support the facades team in delivering their current workload
• Improve our detailing standards as part of our constant improvement strategy
• Maintain client relationships
• Develop design intent drawings for tender, incorporating 2D plan and vertical section details
• Create 3D interface details to support project clarity and execution
• Produce panelisation drawings and system mark-ups to ensure precision and alignment with project requirements

Duties

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:

• Provide 2D drafting using AutoCAD software in delivering Shop Drawing packages for facade / curtain wall projects and reparing material schedules
• Assist in the delivery of detailed facade tender packages
• Monitor modelling and maintain direct communications with Architects, Clients, Engineers, Project Leaders etc. and update drawings as required
• Produce details of facade systems based on architectural sketches
• Coordinate and monitor submission schedules to ensure production of deliverables to agreed timelines and within budget
• Coordinate with the relevant parties to raise/resolve project related issues which could affect the delivery of the documentation
• Maintain internal document control of drawings
• Review and evaluate design

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Degree or diploma holder in Mechanical / Civil / Structural Engineering or Building Design (Architectural)

• Knowledge of 3D geometrical analysis (Grasshopper, Excel, etc.)
• Knowledge of graphic software (Photoshop, InDesign, etc.)
• Experience in fabrication drawing packages and completing 3D drawings using AutoCAD ideal
• Knowledge of BIM building software and experience in developing BIM models and detail drawings

• Knowledge of steel, aluminium and glass required with proven experience
• Fabrication / assembly drawing knowledge
• Knowledge of 3D design software (Rhino, Sketch-Up, etc.)
• Ability to conceptualise and design practical solutions
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

• Demonstrated experience in facade / curtain wall detailing & drafting
• Demonstrated experience in providing drafting using AutoCAD software in delivering shop drawing packages / architectural tender drawing packages for facade / curtain wall projects

• Proactive and motivated with a desire to achieve high standards.
• Demonstrates flexibility, a willingness to learn, and the ability to apply new skills.
• Team player with a collaborative attitude and a sense of urgency when appropriate.
• Confident, reliable, and committed to delivering quality outcomes for projects and clients.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to communicate professionally (written and verbal)