Senior Façade Engineer

Senior Façade Engineer

Are you interested in developing your career in Building Envelope? This could be your opportunity to excel as a Senior Façade Engineer. As our company grows and develops, we are ever expanding our teams.

We are looking for a proactive, flexible and reliable Senior 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 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
• Third party reviews and design verification
• 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
• Work reliably, professionally and effectively with others (internally and externally), manage time effectively (including regularly filling in timesheets) and operate within the limits of competency
• Work within a team environment and be able to instruct (Graduate) Façade Engineers and support staff in their work as well as to provide support to Directors and Associates, when required
• Provide support, supervision, training, mentoring and guidance to staff within their remit of control (i.e. Graduate Façade Engineer)
• Help to drive the technical development of the façade engineering team, working in cooperation with other Senior Engineers
• Ensure SOCOTEC systems and policies are followed and assist with the development and continued improvement of the these (e.g. internal procedures, templates, or similar)
• 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
• Manage external collaborators working on SOCOTEC projects
• Contribute to sustainable development and the evolution of the façade engineering discipline
• Contribute to the development of the company so as to enhance its reputation by attending or organising conferences, panels, seminars, CPD sessions
• Undertake other duties within the competence of the post holder, as may be reasonably required from time to time
• Discharge professional duties with honesty, integrity, impartiality and objectivity

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:

Qualifications:

• 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)

Experience & Expertise:

• At least four 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
• Flexible and adaptable to meet customer needs and changing priorities
• Reliable, punctual, honest and trustworthy

Desirable:

• 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.