Senior Facade Engineer

Singh and Jones Ltd; Tyseley; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global facade engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Facade Engineer who will be part of the middle management team and report directly to the Director of Facades. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of post-graduate experience, a strong academic background in engineering, and skills in structural design. This role offers substantial career progression towards the Facade Director position and full-time remote work options.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience required.
• Self-starter with a strong academic background.
• Experience in facade engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze configurations of basic components of facade systems.
• Produce finite element analysis and calculate pressures.
• Advise on structural designs and liaise with other designers.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis

Strong Analytical Skills

Structural Design Knowledge

AutoCAD

Revit

Leadership

Education

BSc/MSc in Structural or Civil Engineering/Architectural Technologist

MSc in Facade Engineering (in progress or completed)

Job description

Singh & Jones are working with a well-established facade engineering consultancy, who have a global appeal and are synonymous in the world of Facade Construction. Having seen tenders grow substantially and huge investment, my client are keen to strengthen their facade engineering team by recruiting an experienced Senior Facade Engineer who can be part of the middle management team.

The position of a Senior Facade Engineer will be reporting directly to the Director of Facades, and naturally the duties will include:

• Analyse configurations of the basic components of aluminium curtain wall, unitised and cladding systems
• Produce finite element analysis and U Value's
• Calculate the pressures, stresses and strains on various loads
• Using expertise to advise on structural designs and variations
• Liaise with other designers, including architects and main contractors
• Make drawings, specifications and computer models using AutoCAD and Revit
• Liaise with construction contractors to ensure that newly erected buildings are structurally sound
• Apply expert knowledge of the forces that act on various structures
• Lead and mentor junior staff

The Senior Facade Engineer candidate will come from a similar background/role. Ideally, my client requires a self-starter, with someone who has a minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience. Must have a strong academic background, with a degree in BSc/MSc in Structural or Civil Engineering/Architectural Technologist, as well as someone who has or is looking to progress on to completing their MSc in Facade Engineering or has already got their ASFE (Member Society of Facade Engineering). The role has the progression and designate to be the Facade Director within the consultancy, and can be based from home Full Time