Senior Design Engineer
SKILLS
FULL DESCRIPTION
We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer to join a growing Glasgow-based team delivering complex architectural systems projects. This role combines technical design expertise with commercial awareness, supporting projects from tender through to fabrication.
Main Responsibilities:
- Preparing façade and shop drawings using AutoCAD
- Developing details for curtain walling, punched windows, fixed lights and door ironmongery
- Interpreting architectural and structural drawings to produce coordinated façade designs
- Applying façade principles including glass specification, wind and barrier loads, weathering, drainage and thermal performance
- Liaising with design office and fabrication teams to deliver buildable, practical solutions
- Supporting design approvals, revisions and technical submissions
Estimating & Commercial
- Reviewing tender documents, drawings and specifications to determine scope
- Preparing detailed cost estimates and quotations for façade packages
- Carrying out material take-offs from drawings
- Obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations
- Identifying risks, assumptions, exclusions and opportunities for value engineering
- Preparing and submitting tender documentation to deadlines
- Assisting with project handover following successful tenders
Essential Requirements
- 5–10 years’ experience in façades (design, estimating or combined roles)
- Strong background in steel façade systems (aluminium systems also considered)
- High proficiency in AutoCAD and the ability to interpret architectural/structural drawings
- Good understanding of façade performance, loads, interfaces and waterproofing
- Strong numeracy, commercial awareness and analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills and confidence dealing with internal and external stakeholders
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple live workloads
Preffered Experience
- Exposure to Schüco UK systems and Jansen steel systems
- Experience with SchüCal and/or LogiKal for design and pricing
- Strong Excel skills or similar estimating tools
- Experience with manufacturing and fabrication processes
- Familiarity with CWCT guidance, relevant BS/EN standards and UK Building Regulations relating to façades
Hours
Mon-Fri role
9am to 5pm
Salary
£50k-£60k (movement is possible on this range for the right candidate)
Please do hesitate to call for a confidential chat with one of our experienced recruiters.
MAA International Ltd (Engineering Recruitment) are based in Motherwell, supplying quality people in the central belt of Scotland. We act as a Recruitment Agency and as an Employment Business, dealing with roles that are permanent, temporary and contract.
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