Senior Façade Engineer

Socotec

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 19 days ago
This role can be based in our London, Manchester or Bicester office.To support our continue growth plans, we have a great opportunity to join our Building and Real Estate Division. SOCOTEC's Building Envelope team provides an award-winning, flexible and forward-thinking approach, as well as a high level of technical capability, providing our clients with cost-effective and practical solutions for the full range Façade Engineering problems.We're looking for a proactive, flexible and reliable Senior Façade Engineer to join our London office, with experience in a similar role and who possesses a recognised engineering or architectural qualification.Working across a variety of projects both autonomously and as part of a wider team, tasks you will be required to undertake as part of your role include (but are not limited to):
  • Develop façade design and associated mark-ups for various buildings and infrastructure projects
  • Provide advisory support and carry out site visits during construction stage
  • Carry out necessary factory visits
  • Prepare assessment reports of the façade and external wall systems
  • Have a clear understanding of façade design and engineering requirements and provide well supported façade engineered solutions through the selection of appropriate methods and tools
  • Be familiar with relevant fire legislation and design guidance relevant to the external wall
  • Identify new work opportunities with clients and other professionals, engage actively with potential clients and prepare / review fee proposal letters
  • Manage projects from inception to completion and be responsible for the associated invoicing
  • Help to drive the technical development of the façade engineering team, working in cooperation with other senior engineers
Here at SOCOTEC, we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent. To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:
  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering (façade, structural, civil, or similar field)
  • A Postgraduate façade engineering qualification (certificate, diploma, or Masters)
  • Working towards or have achieved Chartership and full membership with the SFE (Society of Façade Engineers)
  • At least seven years' experience in façade engineering / consultancy
  • To be passionate about façade engineering
  • Confident communicator, good customer service skills
  • Self-motivated, able to prioritise and work on own initiative, as well as following instructions and working as part of a team
  • Numerate, and organised with attention to detail
  • Professional appearance and behaviour
SOCOTEC is the UK's leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. We offer an unrivalled range of technical expertise and services throughout the UK and worldwide. By joining us, you'll be part of an 2,000+ strong team, where we will provide you with both the flexibility and a host of opportunities. We are committed to personal and professional development, and you will be supported and mentored at every step of your journey with us. You will join a large team of industry-leading, expert professionals and receive exposure to some of the best opportunities and challenges available.As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you a wide range of benefits including, 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more. Where applicable we also offer an electric car scheme, employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes and enhanced company pension.Think you've got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.

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