Façade Engineer

Façade Engineer

Location: Aylesford

We're looking for an experienced Façade Engineer to join the Engineering team. You'll take the lead on designing, engineering and documenting façade project enquiries, using a broad range of products and services.

You should be confident designing and developing facades for both residential and commercial projects, including rear-ventilated facades, and preparing technical drawings and specifications. Experience working with Tier 1 contractors and providing support during construction is key.

What you'll be doing:

• Produce full facade engineering designs using computer-aided design software.
• Carry out structural and thermal design and analysis calculations to current codes and standards.
• Provide specialist input on facade projects, solving technical problems quickly and effectively.
• Ensure quality standards are met on all projects.
• Research design options and document findings to support decisions.
• Keep up to date with industry trends and innovations.
• Manage and deliver projects efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Work closely with technical managers and sales reps on all technical aspects of projects.
• Support project teams with implementation - including site and factory inspections, quality audits and reporting.
• Take ownership of defined tasks, check your own work, and maintain high standards.
• Prepare reports, letters and other documents using company templates.
• Represent the team at external meetings and communicate technical information clearly.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants and other designers to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Meet agreed project deadlines and deliverables.
• Respond to project enquiries quickly - full calculations within 48 hours and general technical enquiries within 24 hours.

What we're looking for:

• Degree in façade or civil engineering (membership of the Society of Façade Engineering is a bonus).
• Experience designing rear-ventilated facades and knowledge of façade support and fastening systems.
• Familiar with a range of façade materials - aluminium, stone, glazing, timber, composites and curtain walling.
• Comfortable using AutoCAD and thermal analysis tools like WUFI.
• Strong communicator, team player, and problem solver with good attention to detail.

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