Facade Engineer

AKT II; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vibrant social calendar

Company-funded events and activities

Job summary

AKT II is seeking a highly motivated Façade Designer in London to contribute to engineering design projects. You will be responsible for producing detailed designs and technical drawings across various sectors, including healthcare, retail, and industrial.

This exciting role involves collaboration with clients and multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective design coordination. The position offers opportunities for career progression and participation in innovative projects across Europe and beyond.

Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a vibrant social calendar and a dedicated team environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience with substantial knowledge of BS/EN standards.
• Strong understanding of engineering aspects of façade design and construction.
• Strong communication skills in writing and sketching.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients and architects for façade design.
• Create detailed designs and calculations as per project requirements.
• Evaluate compliance of design deliverables with specifications.

Skills

Experience presenting ideas

Sketching

Competence in 2D and 3D CAD software

Understanding of thermal performance and condensation risk

Understanding structural mechanics principles

Knowledge of materials and installation techniques

Report writing

Familiarity with façade system designs

Ability to manage design changes

Education

Relevant degree (Facade Engineering, Architecture, Building Engineering, Structural Engineering)

Relevant postgraduate degree

Tools

Strand

Autodesk Robot

SJ Mepla

Job description

London Studio – Façade Designer

AKT II’s outstanding reputation, stability and growth has attracted the very best professionals with the promise of progressing and expanding their careers. This continued growth has led to the expansion of the company into key geographies across the globe: Cambridge, Manchester and Bristol in the UK, as well as Copenhagen and Toronto internationally.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Façade Designer to join our team and contribute to the successful delivery of engineering design projects from initial concept through to practical completion. Working across a diverse portfolio of sectors including commercial, healthcare, retail, industrial, education, hospitality, leisure and other specialist environments, you will play a key role in producing detailed designs and technical drawings. The role also involves liaising closely with clients, consultants and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring effective coordination of design and detailing work to meet project requirements. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in innovative, high‑quality façade solutions within a collaborative and fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Working with the client, architect and other engineering consultants to determine the best façade design outcomes.
• Design of project details under the guidance of a team leader or Associate Director.
• Producing concept sketches, detailed designs, calculations and reports in accordance with project programmes.
• Liaising with other disciplines and ensuring the coordination of design and detailing work appropriate to the project.
• Review and evaluate design deliverables to advise on compliance with specifications and industry guidance/standards.
• Coordinate with project teams to resolve project‑related issues and ensure deliverables are met.
• Maintain internal document control of drawings.
• Edit specifications to clarify the technical requirements of the design.
• Review façade contractor’s tender returns and design submissions.
• Witness testing of façade systems.

Required Skills

• Experience with developing and presenting ideas to architects, clients and contractors in meetings.
• Sketching – ability to communicate ideas and develop concepts using hand sketches.
• Design/Detailing – competence in 2D and 3D CAD software.
• Building Physics – understanding of the principles governing thermal performance, condensation risk and how they are applied in façade design.
• Structure – understanding how the principles of structural mechanics are applied in façade design. Software knowledge, preferably Strand, Autodesk Robot and SJ Mepla.
• Knowledge of materials, systems and installation techniques.
• Report writing – ability to compile well‑written text with suitable images.
• Familiarity with façade system designs, fabrication and assembly techniques.
• Ability to understand and react to design changes and budget constraints.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant degree (Facade Engineering, Architecture, Building Engineering, Structural Engineering, etc.) and preferably a relevant postgraduate degree.
• Relevant experience with a strong working knowledge of BS/EN standards.
• A rounded knowledge of the engineering aspects of façade design and construction.
• Strong written, verbal and sketching communication skills.
• A collaborative approach.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.

Benefits

The chance to work for an innovative, design‑led studio based in London with the opportunity to work on some of the very best projects across Scandinavia, Europe and internationally, plus a friendly, dedicated team and a competitive salary. You’ll receive AKT II’s many employee benefits including a vibrant social calendar, with many company‑funded events and activities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. AKT II is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all communities.