Principal Facade Access Engineer

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Wintech Full time £60,000 - £80,000 per year

About Us

Wintech are a building engineering consultancy service with a strong design heritage, working on projects ranging from new build, sustainable developments to complex building refurbishments and more. We support full building engineering design with Civil & Structural Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Facade Engineering, Fire Engineering, Access Consultancy and Geomatic Surveying, from concept to completion.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Head of Façade Access, the role of a
Principal Facade Access Engineer
at Wintech is to provide Façade Access consultancy services, self-manage projects and directly liaise with clients and other interested parties, to effectively meet client's expectations and actively contribute to the Company's continued success.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

  • Act as the Lead Façade Access consultant on Wintech projects
  • Managing multiple projects in a clear, concise and coordinated manner
  • Deliver design reports and specifications for new builds in line with RIBA design stages
  • Attending meetings with clients, contractors and sub-contractors
  • Working with design teams to deliver a high-quality service
  • Excellent knowledge of all regulations, guidance, and requirements relating to suspended access equipment and rope access.
  • Keep abreast of pending and future changes.
  • Carrying out technical audits of façade access subcontractor tenders, construction drawings, calculation and O+M manuals
  • Managing relationships with internal and external clients, Engineers and other stakeholders
  • Visiting site to monitor and advise the subcontractor
  • Carry out site audits on existing Suspended Access Equipment (SAE)
  • Producing detailed technical reports
  • Witnessing suspended access equipment testing in factory settings and on site
  • Liaising with the Head of Façade Access to establish further services the client may require
  • Identify potential new work opportunities to help the department grow its portfolio
  • Liaising with Façade Engineering and Structural Engineering colleagues in-house
  • Mentoring in-house graduate Façade Access engineers
  • Maintaining responsibility for the financial performance and delivery of your projects
  • Liaising with the finance team to ensure accurate invoicing is completed in a timely manner

Qualifications and Experience

  • Extensive knowledge of suspended access equipment and rope access systems
  • Higher education qualification in engineering or in a facade related subject
  • Already Chartered or working towards achieving Chartered Status
  • Excellent report writing skills
  • Excellent draughting skills in AutoCAD
  • Good knowledge of BIM
  • Demonstrable professional experience in delivering façade access solutions for UK-based projects
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in the façade access industry

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.

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