Cladding Detailer

John Reid & Sons (Strucsteel) Ltd.; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a Cladding Draughtsperson to join their Drawing Office. In this role, you will be responsible for creating detailed cladding drawings and liaising with various teams to ensure project success. Ideal candidates will have previous cladding experience and proficiency in AutoCAD. This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Previous cladding experience in a similar industry.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar software.
• Organized and methodical approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cladding layout drawings and details.
• Liaise with designers, clients, and construction team.
• Assist with site surveys as needed.

Skills

Cladding experience

AutoCAD or similar 2D software

Organised and methodical

Mathematically capable

Good communicator

Commercial awareness

Job description

To support growth and professional development, we are looking for an additional cladding draughtsperson to join our busy Drawing Office.

As a key member of our internal project team, you will be responsible for detailing the roof and wall cladding and associated items for our steel structures. Your drawings will be used in the manufacture of sheet metal items and installation of cladding, flashings, gutters and trims on site.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing cladding layout drawings and flashing and gutter details.
• Liaising with in-house designers, steelwork draughtsperson, bid managers and construction team as well as attending external design team meetings with architects, engineers and clients.
• Liaising with Works Manager and factory team regarding drawing issues and queries.
• Assisting with site surveys when required.
• Creating flashing, gutter and fabrication drawings.
• Preparing lists for manufacturing, purchase and despatch.
• Issuing and monitoring Requests for Information (RFIs) with clients, and responding to site queries.
• Creating detailed parts and fixings inventories of all cladding elements.
• Attending launch and project meetings.
• Advising project managers of any extras or variations as the project progresses.

Key Skills

• Previous cladding experience in a similar industry.
• AutoCAD or similar 2D software.
• Organised and methodical.
• Mathematically capable – applying trigonometry and checking calculations.
• Good communicator – working well within an internal/external project team and obtaining the information you need.
• Commercial awareness – to understand the potential implication of project changes and variations.

The above list is not exhaustive but it covers the main duties of the role.
There may be other duties, not mentioned here, which become part of the job.