Facade Consultant

CBRE, Inc.; Whilton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE, Inc. is seeking a Facade Engineer in the United Kingdom to lead façade design activities and support senior staff. The role involves preparing reports and specifications, conducting inspections, and ensuring QA/QC compliance across projects.

You will collaborate with clients, architects, and contractors, driving timely delivery and technical excellence. The ideal candidate has hands-on façade engineering experience, a planned MSc in Facade Engineering or equivalent, and membership in the

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in facade engineering and QA procedures.
• Pursuit of MSc in Facade Engineering or equivalent.
• Membership of the Society of Façade Engineers is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports and specifications under the direction and review of senior team members.
• Perform QA/QC of reports and ensure procedures are followed for approvals.
• Conduct regular inspections and condition surveys of façades.
• Prepare fee proposals and ensure director review before client issuance.
• Manage project administration and ensure appropriate job numbering and auditing.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Education

MSc in Facade Engineering (University of the West of England, Bristol)

Membership of Society of Façade Engineers

Job description

Key ResponsibilitiesThe Façade Engineer (FE) will perform the role taking account of façade design principles.Preparing reports and specifications under the direction and review of senior team members.Preparation of quality reports, including Technical Due Diligence reports for property acquisitions, sale or re-financing, PPM etc.The FE will perform duties in line with guidance from line manager but operates autonomously taking on ownership and moving away from regular supervisionUndertake initial QA/QC of reports from other team members, ensuring the procedures are followed in readiness for approval from senior team members.Carry out regular inspections and condition surveys of old and new facades, allocating resources in line with Client deadlines and availability.Personally involved and encourages others to support the team and the company.Manages time efficiently in respect of all the different workflows, without impact on the delivery of each. Ensures that the Team Leader is informed
when there is an impact on processes, delivery or quality of output, providing a resolution to the issues encountered.Person Specification/RequirementsEssentialUses his/her hands-on experience and shares knowledge within the team, by providing support during the survey/instruction and via the QA procedure.Improved their knowledge of latest building construction techniques and materials, sharing this knowledge within the team in a timely manner.Strives for everyone in the team to achieve the MSc degree in Facade Engineering from the University of the West of England in Bristol or equivalent qualification, as well as membership of the Society of Façade Engineers.The FE will deal with all professionals and persons within the building industry, including clients, Building Managers, architects & designers, contractors, manufacturers etc.Prepares fee proposals (subject to senior review), checks fees sent by other team members and ensures that a Director has reviewed all fee proposals before
these are issued to the Client.The FE will ensure that all internal procedures are followed in relation to project administration, such as opening a new job number, carrying out conflict checks, ensuring project related information is saved in the project folder for auditing purposes.Understands and assimilates the company RISE values [Respect Integrity Service Excellence], striving to be a role-model within the team and wider department.The FE will be ensuring they carry out work in an efficient manner, demonstrating a good understanding of both the short-term and long-term drivers of financial performance.AspirationalGradually build a network and contacts to generate and develop new business both within CBRE and externallyTakes a pioneering approach, pushing the boundaries of the business and continually looking to evolve and differentiate into higher margin work. Has a progressive mind-set offering new ideas to solve and address business needs, striving for continuous
improvement and market competitive advantage.Regularly considers how to keep ahead of competitors and championing new and innovative business opportunities while keeping the interests of the wider company in mind. #J-18808-Ljbffr