Facade Engineer

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Facade Engineer. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Hands on technical role
• Work alongside acknowledged world leaders in the industry
• High profile projects and clients

The Opportunity

Inhabit is an innovative consulting group exclusively focused on providing specialist engineering services with offices across Asia Pacific, the Middle East and UK (www.inhabitgroup.com).

Our office in Sydney, Australia is undertaking new projects with some of Australia's most prestigious and well respected architecture firms and clients. Due to continued growth, we now have a newly created position for a Façade Engineer to join our close-knit team, reporting to our Associate in Sydney. 

This role will suit a highly organised, proactive and enthusiastic individual with knowledge and experience in the following fields: glass, balustrades, curtain wall systems, window wall systems, glazing, fixings, aluminium, precast concrete, architectural steel, lightweight structures and stone cladding.

The role will include:

• Carry out design engineering for façade and build-ability consultancy, including material knowledge and installation techniques
• Perform detailed engineering computations and structural façade analysis
• Provide façade design advice and reporting to clients on buildings projects
• Accountable for all façade documentation including calculations, drawings and specifications
• Review contractor submissions; shop drawings and calculations
• Project management and administration
• Assist in preparing tender submissions
• Attend inspections during construction, installation and fabrication as required
• Communicate with design team as well as work autonomously
• Build and maintain relationships with clients on projects and develop contacts within the façade industry
• Liaise with peers and other disciplines within the Group as required

Desired Skills and Experience:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil/Structures) - attach Qualifications with CV
• Proven experience in Façade design engineering within a façade consultancy or façade contractor
• Must be experienced in façade system design and reviewing of drawing submissions
• 5+ years' experience with a facade contractor or consultancy
• Familiar with relevant local codes and standards related to facades
• Proficiency in relevant façade & structural finite element software i.e. Strand7, Mepla
• Experience in producing and reviewing calculations for various Façade elements and writing documentation at the different stages of a project
• Excellent problem solving and organisational skills
• Proactive, demonstrate initiative, focus and a strong commitment to your profession
• Able to work independently with some supervision where required
• High proficiency in MS Office

How to Apply 

**Click on the 'Apply' button above. Please attach a copy of your relevant qualifications and Cover Letter along with your CV when applying for this position.** 

Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and skills of the successful candidate.

We would like to thank all the candidates for their interest, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please no agencies.