Facade Engineering Principal/ Associate

AtkinsRéalis Building Design are looking to appoint a Principal Façade Engineer/Associate Façade Engineer to join our team in London. We are also looking for someone who can demonstrate leadership and innovation, to act as part of a senior facades management team, playing a key role in the development of façade engineering within our Building Design practice.

In addition to being technically accomplished, candidates will be excellent at client liaison and stakeholder management. Successful candidates will be able to proactively solve project challenges as part of multi-disciplinary project teams in Building Design. We are seeking individuals who are keen to drive the development of façade engineering design processes to meet increasingly complex industry demands, such as the challenges of the climate emergency and the Building Safety Act. You will be working on a diverse range of exciting projects with values up to £150M. These range from landmark infrastructure, sustainable solutions in education and residential, through to state-of-the-art workplaces.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical delivery of façade engineering services on single- and multidisciplinary projects.
• Participate in internal technical networks and promote façade engineering issues to the wider AtkinsRéalis Building Design community.
• Build client relationships and help identify business opportunities. Contribute to bid-writing and winning work.
• Assist in developing the practices, procedures and ethos of a rapidly-growing façade team.

Requirements:

• Chartered engineer or qualified architect with a few years' post-Chartership experience.
• Be a member or associate member of the Society of Façade Engineering or be ready to apply for membership.
• Be experienced in the commercial aspects of projects, managing resources and budgets effectively.
• Be an accomplished technical professional (able to coach and review work of others) in at least two of the following fields relating to facades:
  • Structural analysis.
  • Thermal analysis.
  • Embodied carbon assessment.
  • Specification authoring.
  • Concept design.
  • Complex geometry.
  • Glazing and curtain walling design.
  • Production of detail drawings.
  • Survey and inspection.
  • Forensic analysis of defects.
  • Manufacturing and pre-assembly techniques.
  • Management of quality control process.

What we offer?

AtkinsRéalis recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to full time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements.  As part of this commitment, we understand the need for a diverse and flexible workforce, where a work-life balance is important. So, by default AtkinsRéalis offers flexible working, where there is no fixed 9 ‘till 5, no need for a 5-day week, no requirement for a full-time contract, and no requirement to spend all your working time in the office.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary that is regularly tested against other consultants with a default 25-days leave each year plus bank holidays and options to buy some or sell of that leave. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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Training:

AtkinsRéalis is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual’s abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.  If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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