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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.
CVs in Word Format to [emailprotected]
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