As a Facade Engineer, you will need:
* Minimum 5 years hands-on experience with facades/curtain walling, stone cladding, glass and associated materials
* Good knowledge of building construction and façades
* Good knowledge of all façade systems e.g. stick, unitised, SSG, point fixed glazing, CCF etc, both old and new
* Conversant with all mainstream cladding materials
* Conversant with roofs and roofing materials
* Looking to pursue MSc in Façade Engineering
* Ability to deal with all professionals and persons within the building industry, including clients, Building Managers, architects & designers, contractors, manufacturers etc.
Core Experience to include:
* Façade design principles
* Good report and specification writing
* Generate and develop new business both within CBRE and externally
* Preparation of expert quality reports, including Technical Due Diligence reports for property acquisitions, sale or re-financing, PPM etc.
* Knowledge of core façade materials e.g. glass, metals, sealants, fixings, finishes, coatings etc.
* Understanding of installation of facades and curtain walls
* Strong commercial understanding of fees and budgets
* Façade testing methods including fire testing
* Inspections and condition surveys of old and new facades
* Ability to work at heights and in maintenance cradles
* Able to quickly and efficiently assess the condition and provide technical advice within a commercial context
* Willingness to travel to various locations, local, nationally and abroad, sometimes at short notice
* Conversant with British, European and other international standards
* Conversant with façade testing and test procedures
* Ability to assess facade defects, concerns or situations at short notice and prepare high level opinion and budgets for repair
* Prepared to give technical presentations in-house or for marketing purposes