Job title: Window/Door and Curtain Wall Designer
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: FENESTRATION
Salary: negotiable
Location: Dudley, West Midlands
Job ID: 43928
Contact name: Dawn Weller
Phone number: +441865591281
Contact email: dawn.weller@porterhouserecruitment.co.uk

Job Description

 

 

 

 

Job Title: Window, Door & Curtain Wall Designer

Location: Dudley, West Midlands - Office-based (due to close collaboration with the factory)

Employment Type: Full-time

 

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Aluminium Window, Door & Curtain Wall Designer to join our team.

This is a hands-on technical role working closely with our factory and subcontract design partner to

deliver high-quality façade solutions from design stage through to fabrication and production.

You will play a key role in turning concept and tender information into fully detailed construction and

fabrication drawings, ensuring accuracy and buildability throughout the process.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside our subcontract designer to develop drawings to construction-issue standard

• Produce detailed fabrication drawings for aluminium windows, doors and curtain wall systems

• Collaborate on system design, technical detailing, interfaces and setting out

• Liaise daily with the factory team to ensure smooth manufacturing and resolve technical queries

• Order project-specific materials (glass, panels, hardware, accessories etc.)

• Review drawings and specifications, ensuring compliance with system and project requirements

• Support installation planning and resolve site-based technical queries if required

 

Requirements

• Proven technical experience in the aluminium fenestration sector (windows, doors & curtain

walling)

• Strong understanding of system profiles, manufacturing processes and installation methods

• Ability to produce accurate fabrication drawings and technical details

• Proficiency in industry CAD/design software (e.g., AutoCAD, LogiKal or similar)

• Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills

• Effective communication and teamwork abilities

• Ability to work full-time from our office to remain closely involved with the factory production

process

 

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on varied and technically challenging projects

• Stable, supportive working environment

• Professional growth and development within a specialist business