Overview
Façade Engineer - Associate / Associate Director role at WSP in the UK & Ireland. This position focuses on designing and developing the building envelopes of tomorrow, ensuring they are aesthetically pleasing, sustainable and energy efficient.
Responsibilities
* Participate in design meetings, contributing to discussions and presenting scheme calculations and sketches.
* Conduct research on potential cladding materials.
* Prepare design reports for various stages of the project, including concept, scheme, and detail.
* Collaborate with architects, structural engineers, environmental engineers, fire engineers, acousticians, and contractors.
* Participate in site inspections and assist in writing/reviewing reports.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate
* A recognised degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in built environment discipline (Façade Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture or similar area).
* Proven experience in a façade design/engineering role or other relevant industry experience in building physics and sustainability design.
* A willingness to progress towards Chartered Engineer status with a recognised professional institution.
* An interest in the facades/cladding market.
* A desire to understand the impact of façade systems on the structure and environmental performance of buildings.
* An interest in environmental aspects of façade design, including thermal performance, daylight, and solar control.
* In-depth technical and design skills related to building envelope design and detailing, construction techniques, procurement routes and risk assessment.
* Ability to maintain personal effectiveness, particularly during periods of higher-than-normal workload.
* Ability to communicate with people at all levels in both technical and non-technical environments and to develop and maintain successful client relationships.
* Planning and organizational skills with excellent written and verbal communications.
* Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD design software (e.g. Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper).
* Proficiency in Façade Embodied Carbon Assessment will be an added advantage.
* Understanding of and some ability to use analysis software tools (structural or thermal) such as Strand7, ANSYS, SolidWorks, Mepla, Vitrages, Bisco, Trisco, Builddesk or Flixo will be an advantage.
* Familiarity with international codes including European standards will be a plus.
Additional Information
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Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries
* Professional Services
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