Facade Engineer

Socotec

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
This role will have an anticipated start date of January 2026Are you interested in a career in Building Envelope? This could be your opportunity to excel as a Façade Engineer. As our company grows and develops, we are ever expanding our Teams. We have a great opportunity for a dedicated Façade Engineer to join our Building & Real Estate Division and wear the SOCOTEC badge with pride.We are looking for a proactive, flexible and reliable Façade Engineer to join our Team. Ideally, you will have experience in a similar role, and will possess 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):
  • Provide continuous high quality façade engineering services to our customers, including but not limited to:
  • Develop Fire Risk Appraisal Reports to PAS 9980
  • Prepare assessment reports for new and existing external wall systems
  • Provide advisory support and carry out site visits
  • Prepare other technical engineering analysis for alternative design and installation methods related the façade fire safety design etc…
  • Third party reviews and design verification
  • Develop façade strategies, design and associated mark-ups for various buildings and infrastructure projects
  • Have a clear understanding of fire safety issues and provide well supported fire engineered solutions through the selection of appropriate methods and tools
  • Be familiar with relevant legislation and design guidance such as Approved Document B (ADB), BS 9999, BS 9991, BB100, HTM documents, and BS 7974 etc.
  • Be familiar with relevant legislation and standards related the external wall systems such as PAS 9980, BS 8414, BR135, BS 8579, BS EN 13501-1 etc.
  • Be familiar with the different fire stopping systems and cavity barriers, including their design specifications and installation requirements.
  • Help identify new work opportunities with clients and other professionals, engage actively with potential clients and prepare / review fee proposal letters and tenders
  • Support management of projects and be responsible for the associated invoicing
  • Ensure that records are maintained to determine that the company's Quality Procedures, service levels and contractual requirements are being met
  • Maintain and manage strong client relationships and identify business development opportunities
  • Contribute to the development of the company so as to enhance its reputation by attending or organising conferences, panels, seminars, CPD sessions
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, fire, mechanical, structural, civil or similar field)
  • At least two years' experience in fire/ façade safety engineering
  • To be extremely passionate about fire safety and 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 behavior
  • Flexible and adaptable to meet customer needs and changing priorities
  • Reliable, punctual, honest and trustworthy
Desirable:
  • ABBE Level 6 Award in External Wall System Assessment
  • Experience in testing external wall systems
  • Excellent computer skills, particularly with regards to Microsoft Word / Outlook and Bluebeam
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.

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