Facade Designer

Arup; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Project Facade Specialist to join its Cape Town team. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in facade design and will collaborate on innovative projects, including international airports and commercial towers. Responsibilities include developing facade solutions, managing projects, and engaging with clients and stakeholders. A degree in engineering or architecture is required. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive guaranteed salary

Medical aid

Provident fund for retirement savings

Ongoing training through Arup University

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in construction design.
• Good working knowledge of national and international design codes.
• Knowledge of detail design and building physics.

Responsibilities

• Develop excellent facade solutions in collaboration with specialists.
• Conduct inspections of fabrication and installation.
• Manage multiple projects at various stages.

Skills

Design collaboration

Facade solutions development

Technical communication

3D modelling software (Rhino)

Education

Degree in a technical engineering field or architecture

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Arup Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.

Joining Arup

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a talented Project Facade Specialist with key focus in facade design, specification, and assessment to join our team in Cape Town.

Work will cover all façade types – glazing, curtain wall, cladding – using a variety of systems and materials on a wide range of building typologies.

The successful candidate will become a permanent member of our creative, friendly, international team and will work on some of the most exciting buildings in the world, including international airports, high-rise commercial and residential towers, prominent buildings in cities and international stadia.

Key Responsibilities

You will develop excellent facade solutions in collaboration with other facade specialists and guide them through from concept, through tender documents, mock-ups, testing, fabrication and installation.

You will develop facade designs, prepare details, study materials and systems, contribute to specifications, review contractor submissions and conduct inspections of fabrication and installation.

The role also includes inspection and investigation of existing buildings.

You will be part of the wider facade team, developing design solutions in collaboration with other specialists from concept to implementation, including review and comment on detailed designs generated by specialist façade contractors.

You will work in a team and engage directly with our clients, architects, contractors and supply chain.

You will manage several projects running in parallel at various stages of the project life.

You will produce drawings, reports, specifications, and correspondence and help our project managers manage time and budget.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented designer, architect, building physics or sustainability specialist developing design, technical, and software skills who enjoys working collaboratively in multi-disciplinary design teams, taking projects from inception to completion to achieve outstanding results.

Candidate Profile

Degree in a technical engineering field or architecture.

2+ years of experience in construction design.

Good working knowledge of national and international design codes and technical guidance.

Knowledge of detail design, structural and building physics, testing, inspections and investigations, and site experience.

Skills in CAD and 3D modelling software such as Rhino.

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

What We Offer You

At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.

We offer an environment that lets you design with a purpose, focus on your skills to deliver quality work to our clients, and access to learning opportunities and ongoing training through Arup University.

In addition, you will benefit from a competitive guaranteed annual salary, core benefits including medical aid, hospital gap cover, provident fund for retirement savings, life insurance, and income protection.

Our application process and workplaces are accessible to all candidates.

If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments, please contact Marek Mazurowski at

Closing date : 23rd November