Facade Engineer London 2023

Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career.

Our Façade Engineeringpractice provides consulting services to architects, building owners and developers. Our suite of specialty analyses helps solve complex design challenges, improves constructability, maximizes energy efficiency and increases security. We offer a range of services for the full building life cycle with the goal of helping clients execute ambitious architectural vision. Our consulting services include materials research, specialty analyses, detailed design, engineering and construction support, and glass and façade failure investigations. In the technology-driven cladding industry, innovation comes with the territory. Nearly two-thirds of the facades we design and engineer are based on customized systems that involved unique combinations of materials.

The Role

We have an opportunity for an Engineer to join our Facade practice and assist with our Facade investigation work as well as project design work. This individual will be responsible for reviewing project documentation and undertaking site inspections to establish the cause of facade defects, as well as preparing reports for clients, insurers and legal representatives.

Alongside the role, this individual will be assisting with design projects and will be responsible for the detailing of facades and running relevant analyses, materials and systems research and coordinating project work with the team. Must be conscientious and creative, detail-orientated and professional with attentiveness to client communications.

Responsibilities

• Interprets building codes and project/design/construction specifications.
• Attends site investigations.
• Prepares reports and technical notes to be presented to clients.
• Analyses facade performance with specialized software (ie loading, thermal analysis, condensation risk, geometry).
• Research materials and systems to determine specific project suitability.
• Prepares facade detailing in 2D and 3D format for client communication.
• Assists in construction administration, responding to RFIs and organizes submittal logs.
• Attends construction meetings, performs site inspections and prepares field reports for client.
• Interacts with team members and clients regarding project information. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture. Master’s degree preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the UK and internationally.
• Training and mentoring will be provided, however previous experience with facade investigations and/or design work will be preferred.

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