We have an exciting opportunity for a Tapered Roofing Designer to join our Technical team based at our Castleblayney site, this is a full time permanent position.
As the Tapered Roofing Designer you will be responsible for providing a design service for Kingspan external clients and the internal departments. You will be supporting Kingspan sales by facilitating the following to the client’s requirements and needs, and offering best advice and practice to achieve solutions within our product range:
Thermal performance confirmation,
Compatibility of the detail’s elements within application,
Flat roofing drainage solutions.
Responsibilities of our Tapered Roofing Designer
Designing Tapered system schemes for the clients (architects, main contractors and subcontractors) through best practice considering thermal performance, elements compatibility and commercial expectations. Each design opportunity having correct material whilst achieving the required thermal performance (‘U’ value) to client’s specification and design intent.
Developing specifications to achieve clients’ requirements.
Where the client’s design intent is flawed in their application of principles, offer best practical advice clearly stating reasoning and confirm with appropriate documentation.
Chasing correct information through contact lines (where required) between architects, main contractors, subcontractors and distribution.
Act responsibly and in the interests of the company, deferring queries via Design Service Supervisor where uncertainty may occur.
Designing efficient board layouts using standard (and non-standard where applicable) products. Checking availability before incorporation within the scheme design, when non-standard boards are required.
Project documentation; create a clear historical record for each project from commencement to delivery.
Facilitating supply of materials by providing drawing B.O.M. to deadlines via board counts – Complete or Phased. Board counts allowing appropriate wastage to complete finished scheme to client’s instructions.
Pass information to other departments through the use of the company’s CRM system; Drawings / Quotes, Thermal Calculations and Board Counts.
Complete drawings for site use / instruction; waterproof drawings / site drawings / letter
What we are looking for in our Tapered Roofing Designer:
You will have:
Excellent communication skills to include telephone, email, drawings and other media formats
Ability to work as part of a team
Strong organisational and efficiency skills – excellent time management
Ability to work under pressure
Must have excellent attention to detail
Whilst not essential, the following would be of benefit:
Previous design experience
Drawing experience using a known design package
Basic understanding of building practices
A qualification in a relevant subject (Construction, Architecture, Building design, etc.) OR Demonstrable experience in a construction discipline
Ability to read and understand architectural drawings
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite of applications
Why join Kingspan Insulation?
We are entrepreneurial, collaborative, and we stand behind a common cause – better buildings for a better world. Kingspan Insulation are a leading manufacturer of high-performance rigid insulation within the construction industry and have sites worldwide.
What we can offer you:
Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays
Contributory pension scheme
Life assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted health care
Do you have the skills we are looking for? If so, click ‘apply’ now to be considered as our Tapered Roofing Designer