Façade Engineer - Associate​/Associate Director

Façade Engineer - Associate / Associate Director

London, England, United Kingdom

WSP, a world leader in engineering professional services, is seeking a talented and motivated Façade Engineer at Associate Director level to join our dynamic team in London. In this exciting role, you'll play a key role in designing and developing the building envelopes of tomorrow, ensuring they are not only aesthetically pleasing but also sustainable and energy efficient.

• 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.

• 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 recognized 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 communications skills (both written and verbal).
• 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, Solid Works, Mepla, Vitrages, Bisco, Trisco, Builddesk or Flixo will be an advantage.
• Familiarity with international codes including European standards will be a plus.

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