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Senior Facade EngineerBg&E Corporation Pty • Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Senior Facade Engineer

Senior Facade Engineer

Bg&E Corporation Pty • Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
30+ days ago
Job description

BG&E is an innovative, employee-owned consulting engineering business.

Our team of more than 750 highly skilled people, in 15 offices across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Middle East, design and deliver engineering solutions for clients in the Property, Transport, Ports and Marine, Water, Renewables and Defence sectors.BG&E New Zealand has three offices (Whangarei, Auckland, and Christchurch), and the primary focus is the building and infrastructure space.We collaborate with leading contractors, developers, architects, planners, financiers and government agencies, to create projects that make a difference to people's lives.About the RoleWe have an opportunity for a talented Senior Façade Engineer to join the growing Christchurch team.

To succeed in this role, you will have proven technical understanding of façade structures, secondary structures, and refurbishments of existing façade structures.If you are an enthusiastic and driven individual who is wanting to be part of a growing team, then this is the role for you.

This role provides a unique opportunity to be part of global façade team while working in a tight knit Christchurch office with great opportunities for career progression.Key technical responsibilities will include :

  • Responsible for the facade design, management, delivery and implementation of complex multi- disciplinary projects.
  • Primary aim is on delivering projects of the highest quality, that are cost effective and delivered as the best solution to the client and the project.
  • Review contractor submissions; shop drawings and calculations
  • Undertake materials and products research, liaising with suppliers and contractors
  • Must be able to communicate clearly and professionally at a high level working with developers and architects.
  • Have a clear understanding of the key Standards and Codes to the relevant line of work.

Proficient in NZ codes and on the path to be registered with the Auckland Council.

  • Be responsible for the quality, accuracy and timely completion of their own work
  • Review and take responsibility for deliverables produced by junior engineers & drafters
  • Take a lead role in design team / site meetings
  • Lead and manage the day to day correspondence with design team / contractor
  • Work with other façade teams in BG&E.
  • Report day to day to Facade Lead (Vince) but also work closely day to day with Christchurch Lead (Domenico)
  • Provide assistance for engineering calculations & reviews alongside H1 thermal analysis as it grows within New Zealand.Depending on the experience and ambition of the candidate, the role could include project management and business development functions, as well as providing opportunities to progress over time into a more senior role within the business.Project management
  • Lead and manage the facade design as well as the commercial delivery of multiple projects
  • Manage with assistance project resources and programme
  • Manage with assistance financial performance of all projects
  • Assist in contract review and any subconsultant engagementOperations / Business Development
  • Assist the Facade Lead & Christchurch Lead to carry out Business Development and build the BG&E facades brand in the South Island
  • Assist to identify and pursue new opportunities and potential follow on work
  • Develop proposals and bids on opportunities
  • Builds direct relationships with managers in client organizations
  • Contribute to internal business improvement activitiesAbout You
  • Degree qualified in either Structural or Mechanical Engineering, Architecture or other transferable manufacturing / engineering discipline
  • Proven experience in a façade design / engineering role be a Chartered Engineer or already working towards chartership
  • Completed portfolio of good mixture of small, medium to large scale projects with breadth of experience across a range of façade types
  • Good working knowledge of national and international design codes, technical guidance along with local council compliance pathways
  • Excellent knowledge of façade systems and construction techniques, procurement routes and risk assessment.
  • Versatile skillset including knowledge of detail design, structural and building physics, testing, inspections and investigations and site experience.
  • Excellent people skills and confident at influencing people (colleagues, clients, design team members and contractors)
  • Ability to work under pressure and hit deadlines.
  • Ability to motivate individuals to work collaboratively as a team
  • Strong written and verbal communications skillsLife at BG&E
  • Flexible working arrangements aimed at achieving real work life balance
  • Health and wellbeing support via confidential EAP program
  • Generous leave arrangements including a paid parental leave scheme
  • On-the-job coaching to help you be the best you can be, including leveraging BG&E's global network of experts to help you realise your professional development goals
  • Opportunities to transfer between officesWellbeing and SafetyBG&E provides collaborative working environments, which supports the safety and wellbeing of all employees and stakeholders.
  • As an organisation, we strive to continually mitigate risks, and to improve our safety systems and performance.Diversity and InclusionEquality is part of BG&E's DNA.

    We value who you are – it begins with our values and continues through our culture – and is fostered throughout our workplaces.

    We recognise and celebrate difference and encourage our people and potential candidates to be comfortable in bringing your complete self to work.SustainabilityBG&E is in a privileged position to apply our technical expertise to help restore balance in the natural and built environments.

    Our Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Committee are building on the outcomes which have been achieved by working with clients, employees, communities and suppliers, to harmoniously transition into a low-carbon economyRole Type

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