Facade Engineer
Facade Engineer
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Job Description
Our office in London is undertaking new projects with some of Londons most prestigious and well-respected architecture firms and clients. Due to continued growth we are seeking a Faade Engineer to join our close-knit team reporting to our Regional Manager in London.
This role will suit a highly organised proactive and enthusiastic individual with knowledge and experience in the following fields: glass balustrades curtain wall systems window wall systems glazing fixings aluminium precast concrete architectural steel GFRC brickwork lightweight structures and stone cladding.
About the Role
The role includes:
- Carry out design engineering for faade and build-ability consultancy including material knowledge and installation techniques
- Perform detailed engineering computations and structural faade analysis
- Provide faade design advice and reporting to clients on buildings projects
- nergy performance of buildings and their indoor and outdoor environments.
- Accountable for all faade documentation including calculations drawings and specifications
- Review contractor submissions; shop drawings and calculations
- Project management and administration
- Drafting and preparing architectural faade details for import into Therm 7.2 software
- 1D 2D and 3D Thermal heat loss analysis (Average U-values Centre Pane U-values and Point/Interface losses)
- 1D and 2D Condensation analysis (Surface and interstitial condensation both steady state and yearly analysis)
- Assist in preparing tender submissions presentations and fee proposals liaising and integrating other disciplines as appropriate
- Attend inspections during construction installation and fabrication as required
- Communicate with design team as well as work autonomously
- Build and maintain relationships with clients on projects and develop contacts within the faade industry
- Liaise with peers and other disciplines as required
Qualifications :
Skills and Experience
- A Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Civil/Structures) Architectural Engineering or similar
- Proven experience in faade design engineering within a faade consultancy or faade contractor - local experience ideal
- Must be experienced in faade system design and reviewing of drawing submissions
- Ideally 5 years experience with a facade contractor or consultancy
- Familiar with relevant local codes and standards related to faades
- Proficiency in relevant faade & structural finite element software e.g. Strand7 Mepla
- Experience in producing and reviewing calculations for various faade elements and writing documentation at the different stages of a project
- Excellent problem solving and organisational skills
- Proactive demonstrate initiative focus and a strong commitment to your profession
- Able to work independently with some supervision where required
- High proficiency in MS Office
Additional Information :
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Employment Type :
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Employment Type
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