Facade Specialist

On-site in London·Full-time·Added 13 days ago (last checked 9 Nov)

Foster + Partners

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, London
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours

Skills

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

We offer a benefits package designed to help you thrive professionally and personally. This includes: private medical insurance for you and your family; life assurance; personal travel insurance; access to a range of wellbeing support, comprising virtual GP services, mental health support and lifestyle coaching; as well as discount programmes for various retailers. On our London campus, we have subsidised catering facilities and host regular social events, and sports activities, for everyone to enjoy.

To support you in building a meaningful career, the practice offers opportunities to develop both your technical and non-technical skills through continuous learning, professional development support, and knowledge sharing and insights from experienced colleagues.

If our designs spark your curiosity and you would like to contribute to solving complex challenges with local and global impact, we invite you to join our team. You’ll be challenged and inspired, collaborating on extraordinary projects in an environment designed to cultivate excellence.

The role

As a Façade Specialist at Foster + Partners, you will play a key role within our Technical Design Group, working closely with architects across multiple international projects from concept through to construction. You will provide specialist façade expertise, help shape innovative and technically excellent design solutions, collaborate with leading industry partners, and contribute to the delivery of world-class projects around the globe.

What you'll do

Influence façade design strategy across a diverse portfolio of international projects.
Collaborate with architects, consultants, contractors and industry specialists throughout the design process.
Develop innovative cladding, façade and interface solutions that enhance project outcomes.
Attend site visits, factory inspections and mock-up testing to support project delivery.
Share knowledge and contribute to technical excellence through workshops, presentations and best practice guidance.

Skills & Expertise

ARB Chartered Architect or qualified Façade Engineer with experience delivering façade design within design-led practices.
A degree in Engineering, Architecture or a related discipline, supported by an international project portfolio.
Strong knowledge of façade consultants, specialist contractors and façade suppliers.
In-depth construction knowledge, including technical inspections and the review of contractor-led information.
Excellent practical knowledge of façade systems, materials and innovative design solutions.
The ability to build professional relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, manufacturers and internal stakeholders.
Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work proactively both independently and as part of a team.