Facade Engineer / Senior Engineer - Hong Kong

Buro Happold

Hong Kong
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Engineer a sustainable futureWe are looking for a talented Facade Engineer to join our vibrant and friendly facade engineering team in Hong Kong.This role will see you working as part of a talented specialist team focussing on a portfolio of innovative, pinnacle projects in Hong Kong and further afield.You'll be working alongside industry-renowned experts in the field, and drawing upon the skills and knowledge of other related disciplines such as structures, MEP, and sustainability.We're interested in candidates that want to work on technically demanding projects and push boundaries - with our current portfolio including a performing arts venue in Hong Kong, a complex glass structure in Macau, and a large mixed-use development in Vietnam, we can offer you an unrivalled opportunity to leave your mark on iconic buildings and cities.Type of contractPermanentGradeEngineerArea of ExpertiseSpecialist ConsultingRegionMiddle East, India and AsiaOffice / Project LocationHong KongRef No8153Be ChallengedWith us, your preconceptions will be tested, your resilience built, and your career enriched.Naturally, the role of a Facade Engineer will be varied, but typical responsibilities can be expected to comprise...

Assist in developing jobs technically from initial Client ideas.
Assist in the running of facades jobs, with the Project Discipline Engineer.
Perform technical reviews of shop drawings and construction administration submittals;
Deliver work in a timely and technically competent manner.
Develop strong design leadership on façade issues to the rest of the Client’s design team.
Maintain good client relations throughout the job.
Maintaining awareness of project budgets and raising any concerns regarding budgetary or financial issues.
Ensure Senior staff are kept informed of important and relevant service/design decisions.
Responsible for planning, organising and managing personal workload in order to meet deadlines in line with client commitments.
Proactively raising concerns regarding workload and ability to meet deadlines.

Be RespectedWe’ll help you meet your goals, respecting your ideas and fostering your creativity, collaboration and innovation.As an experienced Facade Engineer, it is expected that you can demonstrate...

Experience with the Buildings Department in delivering and amending submissions for new build and A&A works, and attending interviews (note: RSE qualification not required)
At a minimum, the right candidate will possess a keen desire to learn computational workflow. As a plus, the candidate will already have understanding of and prior experience using computational workflows (with tools such as Grasshopper and Rhino) to carry out façade detailing, structural analysis, etc.
Good working knowledge of BS EN/ASTM/GB codes and HK COP etc.
Experience in delivering structural calculations with various materials, including glass, aluminium, structural steel, stone and precast concrete;
Awareness of basic weather performance issues.
Awareness of basic building physics including ventilation, solar gain control, thermal insulation and glare control.
Knowledge of typical facade systems (unitised, stick, window wall, glass wall)
Experience of the practical aspects of handling and fabricating typical cladding materials.
Design experience on projects in Asia Pacific (i.e. Hong Kong, China, Macau, et al.)
Experience using a variety of computer packages for design. For example, Autodesk Robot, STAAD, Strand, SAP2000, MEPLA and Therm.
Degree in related disciplines such as Structural Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Architecture, combination degrees of the former
Fluent in English

Join us to find out what you’re really capable of.LI-TW1 #HybridA place for everyoneBuro Happold values individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of the way you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other’s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment and are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing difference allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.Please let us know if there are any adjustments we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact recruitment@burohappold.com so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.

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