AKT II
Facade Engineer
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Envelopes/Facades
Location: London
Tyréns AKT’s outstanding reputation, stability, and growth has attracted the very best professionals with the promise of progressing and expanding their careers. This continued growth has led to the expansion of the company into key geographies across the globe: Cambridge, Manchester, and Bristol in the UK, as well as Copenhagen and Toronto internationally.
We are therefore expanding our London studio.
The position.
We are currently seeking a highly motivated Facade Designer to join our team and contribute to the successful delivery of engineering design projects from initial concept through to practical completion. Working across a diverse portfolio of sectors, including commercial, healthcare, retail, industrial, education, hospitality, leisure, and other specialist environments, you will play a key role in producing detailed designs and technical drawings. The role also involves liaising closely with clients, consultants, and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring effective coordination of design and detailing work to meet project requirements. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in innovative, high-quality façade solutions within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
The role and responsibilities.
As a Facade Engineer your responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Working with the client, architect, and other engineering consultants to determine the best facade design outcomes.
- Design of project details under the guidance of a team leader or Associate Director.
- Producing concept sketches, detailed designs, calculations, and reports in accordance with project programmes.
- Liaising with other disciplines and ensuring the coordination of design and detailing work appropriate to the project.
- Review and evaluate design deliverables to advise on compliance with specifications and industry guidance/standards.
- Coordinate with project teams to resolve project related issues and ensure deliverables are met.
- Maintain internal document control of drawings.
- Edit specifications to clarify the technical requirements of the design.
- Review facade contractor’s tender returns and design submissions.
- Witness testing of facade systems.
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Required Skills.
- Experience with developing and presenting ideas to Architects, Clients, and Contractors in meetings.
- Sketching – ability to communicate ideas and develop concepts using hand sketches.
- Design/Detailing – competence in 2D and 3D CAD software.
- Building Physics – understanding of the principles governing thermal performance, condensation risk, etc., and how they are applied in facade design.
- Structure – understanding how the principles of structural mechanics are applied in facade design. Software knowledge, preferably Strand, Autodesk Robot, and SJ Mepla.
- Knowledge of materials, systems, and installation techniques.
- Report writing – ability to compile well-written text with suitable images.
- Familiarity with facade system designs, fabrication, and assembly techniques.
- Ability to understand and react to design changes and budget constraints.
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Qualifications and Experience.
- Relevant degree (Facade Engineering, Architecture, Building Engineering, Structural Engineering, etc.) and preferably a relevant postgraduate degree.
- Relevant experience with a strong working knowledge of BS/EN standards.
- A rounded knowledge of the engineering aspects of facade design and construction.
- Strong written, verbal, and sketching communication skills.
- A collaborative approach.
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
What's in it for you?
The chance to work for an innovative, design-led studio based in London with the opportunity to work on some of the very best projects across Scandinavia, Europe, and internationally, plus a friendly, dedicated team, and a competitive salary. You’ll receive Tyréns AKT’s many employee benefits including a vibrant social calendar, with many company-funded events and activities.
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