Facade Specialist

Foster + Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Travel insurance

Wellbeing support

Discounts

Catering facilities

Social events

Sports activities

Professional development

Job summary

Foster + Partners in London is seeking a Facade Specialist to join our Technical Design Group, working with architects on international projects from concept through construction. You will provide specialist facade expertise and help shape innovative design solutions.

You will attend site visits, factory inspections and mock-up testing, and collaborate with facade consultants, contractors and suppliers to deliver world-class projects.

Qualifications

• ARB Chartered Architect or qualified Façade Engineer with experience delivering façade design within design-led practices.
• A degree in Engineering, Architecture or a related discipline, supported by an international project portfolio.
• Strong knowledge of façade consultants, specialist contractors and façade suppliers.
• In-depth construction knowledge, including technical inspections and the review of contractor-led information.
• Excellent practical knowledge of façade systems, materials and innovative design solutions.
• The ability to build professional relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, manufacturers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work proactively both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist façade expertise from concept through to construction.
• Collaborate with architects, consultants, contractors and industry specialists throughout the design process.
• Develop innovative cladding, façade and interface solutions that enhance project outcomes.
• Attend site visits, factory inspections and mock-up testing to support project delivery.
• Share knowledge and contribute to technical excellence through workshops, presentations and best practice guidance.

Skills

Facade design

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

ARB Chartered Architect or Façade Engineer

Engineering/Architecture degree

Job description

Facade Specialist

Department: Technical Design

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London

Reporting To: Neesha Gopal

Description

As a Façade Specialist at Foster + Partners, you will play a key role within our Technical Design Group, working closely with architects across multiple international projects from concept through to construction. You will provide specialist façade expertise, help shape innovative and technically excellent design solutions, collaborate with leading industry partners, and contribute to the delivery of world-class projects around the globe.

This role is ideal if you want to:

• Influence façade design strategy across a diverse portfolio of international projects.
• Collaborate with architects, consultants, contractors and industry specialists throughout the design process.
• Develop innovative cladding, façade and interface solutions that enhance project outcomes.
• Attend site visits, factory inspections and mock-up testing to support project delivery.
• Share knowledge and contribute to technical excellence through workshops, presentations and best practice guidance.

What you will bring to the team:

• ARB Chartered Architect or qualified Façade Engineer with experience delivering façade design within design-led practices.
• A degree in Engineering, Architecture or a related discipline, supported by an international project portfolio.
• Strong knowledge of façade consultants, specialist contractors and façade suppliers.
• In-depth construction knowledge, including technical inspections and the review of contractor-led information.
• Excellent practical knowledge of façade systems, materials and innovative design solutions.
• The ability to build professional relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, manufacturers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work proactively both independently and as part of a team.

What we offer:

• private medical insurance for you and your family
• life assurance
• personal travel insurance
• access to a range of wellbeing support, comprising virtual GP services, mental health support and lifestyle coaching
• discount programmes for various retailers
• subsidised catering facilities
• regular social events
• sports activities, for everyone to enjoy
• continuous learning, professional development support, and knowledge sharing and insights from experienced colleagues

If our designs spark your curiosity and you would like to contribute to solving complex challenges with local and global impact, we invite you to join our team. You’ll be challenged and inspired, collaborating on extraordinary projects in an environment designed to cultivate excellence.