Facade Engineer

Full-time / Permanent

Our London office is seeking a talented and motivated facade engineer to support our growing facade design and development team. We are currently working with some of the world’s leading architects, developers, and contractors on projects including super-tall commercial developments, extremely high-performance high-rise residential buildings, art galleries and museums, and entertainment and leisure complexes. The role will involve participating in a variety of projects, providing detailed technical and design support, engineering analysis, and advice.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the client, architect, and other consultants to determine the optimal façade design
• Work with the larger design team to support projects, producing sketches, system design development, technical analysis reports, calculations, and specifications
• Perform site inspections, factory visits, and review both visual and performance mock-ups and prepare relevant technical reports
• Represent VIA at workshops and meetings, communicate with clients, and manage relationships
• Review own and others’ work as part of quality assurance
• Contribute to internal R&D efforts across a range of initiatives

Skills and Qualifications

• A degree in engineering or architectural engineering
• 3+ years’ experience in façade design, detailing, and analysis in a consulting, construction, or contracting firm
• Strong technical foundation and a solid understanding of building performance and science issues
• Demonstrated experience providing technical analysis, calculations, and evaluation of system designs and outcomes
• Demonstrated experience in developing detailed drawings for curtain wall or other architectural façade systems
• Proficiency in an FEA package such as Strand7, AutoCAD for 2D drawing development, and Rhino for 3D modelling is required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A strong attention to detail
• Initiative, proactive, and collaborative working methodology
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Advantageous

• Experience with Rhino and 3D modelling software
• Experience with eleFront
• Experience working with a facade contractor or specialist facade subcontractor

Location

• London, Full-time