Senior Designer

A leading architectural metalwork specialist is currently looking for a permanent Senior Designer to produce detailed design and fabrication drawings across a range of architectural steel and metalwork projects in West London.



Start Date: Immediate
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum (DOE)
Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Monday - Friday)

Duties:

• Produce detailed 2D and 3D design drawings for architectural metalwork elements including balustrades, staircases, balconies, railings, gates, canopies, and bespoke steel features.


• Develop fabrication drawings, GA drawings, and technical details for workshop production and site installation.


• Interpret architectural drawings, specifications, and design intent to create compliant and buildable metalwork solutions.


• Liaise with architects, structural engineers, project managers, and fabricators to coordinate design requirements and resolve technical issues.


• Prepare material specifications, cutting lists, and component schedules to support manufacturing processes.


• Conduct design reviews and clash checks, provide technical support to workshop and site teams, and participate in site surveys.


• Maintain drawing control, revisions, and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.


• Assist in value engineering and design optimisation to improve manufacturability and cost efficiency.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in architectural metalwork design


• Strong experience using Tekla (preferred) for modelling and detailing


• Ability to produce accurate fabrication and GA drawings


• Good understanding of structural steel and architectural metalwork systems


• Experience working with architects, engineers, and fabrication teams

If you are interested, please send your CV for consideration.