Facade Design Manager

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Company Description

Inhabit is a unique, multi-disciplinary team of professionals who are passionate about making a positive contribution to our built environment. We are a collective of experienced architects, designers, and engineers amongst other professions who work both independently and in partnership to form a holistic approach to the services that we offer. We believe that our respective areas of expertise can be integrated to allow seamless interdisciplinary synergy to create buildings that are more relevant to our evolving society

Our vision: To be the world's leading Specialist Engineering Services Provider and recognised leader at producing works of exceptional quality and value.

Our mission: To build, better, more efficient buildings and to set benchmarks for continuing
improvement in international building standards.
We have a collaborative approach that unites the experience and expertise of our people across our international network of offices. Our clients are traditional engineers, architects and those that are involved in changing our built environment with vision and sustainability as the focus.

The practice's parent company Egis is an international group, headquartered in Europe, offering consulting, engineering, and operations services in the construction and mobility services sectors. With a worldwide reputation for excellence and sustainability, Egis and 10 Design together provide a comprehensive service that encompasses building engineering and architectural design.

Job Description

The Facade Design Manager forms part of the Design / Consultancy team within the global structure of the company and assumes general responsibilities that proactively contribute to the growth of Façade Design capabilities and all other disciplines across the globe.

This includes responsibility for all design, documentation, administration and compliance with project constraints undertaken for Façade and all other disciplines. You will also need to fulfil legal responsibilities commensurate with your position.

The following is an overview of responsibilities and performance standards required of the Facade Design Manager:

Major Function

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Produce details of façade systems based on architectural sketches and assist in the delivery of detailed façade tender and shop drawing packages.
• Provide 2D drafting using Autocad software for architectural documentation and detailed working drawings such as architectural façade tender submissions and shop drawing packages for Façade/Curtain wall projects and prepare material schedules
• Provide 3D drafting using AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, Solidworks and/or Sketchup Pro to develop 3-dimensional details for the purposes of design development and/or drawing documentation as required
• Interpret and produce fabrication-level detailed drawings, sketches and written instructions
• On-site design monitoring if necessary
• Experience with Roofing, curtain walling, SFS, and relevant Façade system
• Prepare façade technical specifications
• Coordinate with the relevant parties to raise/resolve project-related issues which could affect the delivery of the documentation
• Follow the general drawing protocols and CAD file system set by Inhabit
• Maintain internal document control of drawings and changes following Inhabit standards
• Review and evaluate design deliverables to ensure buildability and compliance, liaising with the client's design team and specialist suppliers
• Coordinate with the relevant parties to raise/resolve project-related issues which could affect the delivery of the documentation and update your manager/project leader as required
• Manage time to ensure the production of deliverables to agreed timelines and within budget
• Assist engineers and design team in regards to CAD or hand sketches for presentation purposes as required
• Monitor Design output from offices across the region and review shop drawings from contractors
• Liaise with other staff, project teams, associated consultants and clients, and assist in building and maintaining relationships to determine the best façade design outcomes
• Actively participate in design workshops and meetings, where cladding solutions are explored and determined. Workshops and meetings will be with clients, architects and contractors
• Provide training in Design to other members of the team as required
• Develop own skills in design, engineering, materials, etc.
• Keep an up-to-date working knowledge of relevant design techniques, technical standards, codes of practice and systems and procedures and share knowledge and update technical library
• Keep up to date with design software new to the market that will help develop our business
• Evaluate opportunities for improved efficiencies and effectiveness in consultation with management including identifying, developing and implementing standards, systems, tools and processes to support continuous improvement within the business
• Take an active interest in the other disciplines (Design Documentation, Building Physics/ESD/PassivHaus, Acoustics, Logistics, BMU/Remedial, Lighting etc..) to further develop your specialist skills

Project Operation / Management

You shall be responsible for the efficient and profitable completion of all projects and tasks under your control whilst maintaining excellent technical standards and client satisfaction.

Detailed responsibilities and/or targets include:

• Understanding cost planning and output required to meet project budgets
• Assisting the management team in securing work, marketing and fee proposals
• Allocation and management of time to suit programs and project budgets
• Ensure projects are completed on time and without cost overrun
• Ensure high technical standing on the project such that client complaints do not arise

Customer / Client Service

You shall continually strengthen client loyalty and gain repeat business by providing high-quality service and creative ('Leading Edge') solutions to clients by way of:

• Communicate with clients to establish their needs and maintain a dialogue throughout the project
• Maintain an exceptional favourable record in client response to timeliness and quality of work provided
• Continually aim for repeat business from all clients in contact with Inhabit

Technical Quality Control

You shall assume full responsibility for work quality undertaken, including:

• Take necessary action to prevent the occurrence of design documentation and/or quality system non-conformity
• Advise management if any tasks are beyond your current level of competency to get assistance, as and when required
• Ensure all project documentation is maintained to a level as required by Inhabits' Quality Manager and QA system
• Endorse and facilitate the quality management system (QMS) and the Business's commitment to quality

Mentoring, Training and Personal Growth

• Be responsible for assisting in the professional and technical development of junior staff and assisting in the technical development of Inhabit
• Grow and develop in professionalism and job effectiveness through reading Inhabits' technical notes and contributing to the development and improvement of the technical notes on an active basis
• Participate in educational programs and skill-based training as required
• Coordinate, participate and actively contribute to design workshops, where facade solutions are explored and determined. Workshops may be with architects, suppliers and fellow professionals and with the facade industry
• Ensure that personal goals are set and targeted for personal development

Qualifications

A degree in a relevant subject such as architecture, civil/ structural etc. engineering, or architectural technology.

Experience of 3D Drafting using Autocad, Rhino, Solidworks, and/or Sketchup Pro, Revit to develop 3d details for the purposes of design development.

Additional Information

Must have the Right to Work in the UK

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