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. You will develop practical design solutions, produce accurate drawings and prepare competitive, compliant quotations while working closely with clients, suppliers and internal fabrication teams.Main Responsibilities:Design & TechnicalPreparing faade and shop drawings using AutoCADDeveloping details for curtain walling, punched windows, fixed lights and door ironmongeryInterpreting architectural and structural drawings to produce coordinated faade designsApplying faade principles including glass specification, wind and barrier loads, weathering, drainage and thermal performanceLiaising with design office and fabrication teams to deliver buildable, practical solutionsSupporting design approvals, revisions and technical submissionsEstimating & CommercialReviewing tender documents, drawings and specifications to determine scopePreparing detailed cost estimates and quotations for faade packagesCarrying out material take-offs from drawingsObtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotationsIdentifying risks, assumptions, exclusions and opportunities for value engineeringPreparing and submitting tender documentation to deadlinesAssisting with project handover following successful tendersEssential Requirements510 years experience in faades (design, estimating or combined roles)Strong background in steel faade systems (aluminium systems also considered)High proficiency in AutoCAD and the ability to interpret architectural/structural drawingsGood understanding of faade performance, loads, interfaces and waterproofingStrong numeracy, commercial awareness and analytical skillsExcellent communication skills and confidence dealing with internal and external stakeholdersHigh attention to detail and ability to manage multiple live workloadsPreffered ExperienceExposure to Schco UK systems and Jansen steel systemsExperience with SchCal and/or LogiKal for design and pricingStrong Excel skills or similar estimating toolsExperience with manufacturing and fabrication processesFamiliarity with CWCT guidance, relevant BS/EN standards and UK Building Regulations relating to faadesHoursMon-Fri role9am to 5pmSalary£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.JBRP1_UKTJ