Job Title: Designer – High end residential & commercial glazing

Location: Taunton, Somerset.

Salary: Competitive & negotiable dependant on experience

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Please apply online for this role with your CV and covering letter.

Duties & Responsibilities for Designer role:

• Reviewing scope of works and architects’ drawings to understand our remit.  
• Preparation of shop drawings for client’s comment/ approval – we have a catalogue of standard details which can be used to create drawings.
• Liaising with project teams during the design process ensuring that the client receives a high level of service, that any questions are answered promptly and that drawings are amended in accordance with comments.
• The preparation of construction issue drawings once our site survey is completed, or we have received site sizes from our client.
• Preparation of take offs/ cutting lists for our project management/ procurement department.
• Being involved with the handover process to our project management/ procurement team – answering any questions which the project manager may have regarding the project or design.
• Working to individual targets set to you for work in progress and approval values.

Requirements for Designer role:

• Excellent AutoCAD 2d skills.
• The ability to read and understand drawings/ survey information.
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) for when liaising with clients and our internal teams.
• Willing to learn about new products and systems.
• The ability to multitask, prioritise workload and work to company targets.  
• Candidates with glazing experience or experience with a similar trade would be preferable.
• Must live within a commutable distance of TA2 8GR

The designer will be supported will be supported by and report directly to our design manager.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• All bank holidays are paid.
• Comprehensive private health care after 2 years’ service.
• Company private pension after 1 years’ service.
• An extended Christmas break/ shut down period on top of the holiday allowance.
• Full and ongoing training to enable you to undertake the role and progress within the business.
• A very friendly and helpful team to work with and support you where needed.

The Company:

IQ Glass works on high end residential projects, using luxury minimal glazing products to some of most impressive residences in the UK.

The company’s work has been featured on Grand Designs, Restoration Man, inside out homes, The world’s most extraordinary homes. Projects which the company works on also regularly win prestigious architectural awards.

The premises which the company occupies are immaculate and the brand has an exemplary reputation amongst its client base which mostly consists of the UK’s leading architects and highly regarded high-end contractors.

The company continues to grow and the emphasis within the company is to promote from within.

A fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, friendly team and develop within the business in order to reach your potential.