At a Glance
- Tasks: Design innovative cladding systems and manage building physics deliverables across diverse projects.
- Company: Join ASFD Ltd, part of McMullen Facades, a leader in the cladding industry.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible working hours, and dedicated career development.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment in Basel with opportunities for fast progression.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on iconic projects while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering; experience in cladding preferred.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Your Role
- Engineering design of state-of-the-art and bespoke cladding systems.
- Engage with Clients, statutory bodies, and other stakeholders.
- Manage building physics deliverables across diverse projects, from design conception through to detailed design stage, including thermal, condensation and acoustic assessments.
- Lead and oversee thermal and acoustic reviews to support design development.
- Interrogate specifications and assess risks and opportunities.
- Coordinate RFIs and change control processes.
- Produce high-quality templates and reports.
- Support the continuous improvement of system details, design processes and tools.
- Contribute to the preparation of performance test method statements and fire assessments.
- Mentor and support the development of younger professionals.
- Attend design workshops with multidisciplinary teams.
- Your Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering; ideally a member of a Chartered Institution.
Preferably a Master’s degree.
- Experience in the cladding industry is preferred.
- Proficiency using thermal analysis, condensation, and acoustic assessment tools.
- Knowledge of the glass requirements to meet project performance targets.
- Problem solving with the ability to assimilate and critique potential solutions and opinions.
- Proficiency using CAD software.
Experience with Revit and Inventor advantageous.
- Experience with project management and scheduling tools.
- Knowledge of building regulations, CWCT guidelines and relevant standards.
- Quality driven engineer with passion for excellence and high attention to details.
- Team player with ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Excellent communicator with a customer-oriented attitude.
- Motivated professional with willingness to travel.
- Fluent in English.
About Us ASFD Ltd is the design and engineering team of Mc Mullen Facades.
Our mission is to bring excellence and innovation to the cladding industry, delivering fully engineered façade solutions and making positive impacts to the built environment.
With 500+ staff across design, manufacturing and installation, we have offices in England, Northern Ireland, and Switzerland.
We are building a dynamic and forward-thinking working environment, embracing technology as a means for digital transformation, whilst keeping people at its core.
Across the team we have over four decades of experience in the successful delivery of some of the most iconic projects in Europe and the Middle East.
ASFD and Mc Mullen are part of the established JRL Group, providing integrated construction solutions and delivering complex real estate projects.
Today, the group encompasses 14 divisions and has a turnover in excess of £600m and growing.
Location You will be based in Barfüsserplatz 3, 4051 Basel and work in close collaboration with the Northern Ireland and England offices.
Located at the heart of Basel Stadt, the office is modern and surrounded by shops, restaurants and bars.
Join us As part of our team, you will work in an agile and innovative environment, using state-of-the-art tools to contribute to the design and engineering of challenging façades across the UK.
We are a collaborative, technically strong and innovative team and having a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace is important to us.
Other benefits include
- Competitive salary
- Company pension scheme
- Flexible working time
- Opportunity for fast progression and exposure to the most exciting construction projects
- Dedicated training, mentoring and career development
- In-house barista and cafeteria
- Team building and sport events
With an ambitious strategy, we are poised for further growth and success.
If you are curious, committed and passionate about building envelopes, ASFD is the perfect place to progress with your career
Facade Building Physics Engineer employer: Jrl-Group
ASFD Ltd, part of the JRL Group, is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant heart of Basel, offering a dynamic and innovative work environment. With a strong focus on employee growth through dedicated training and mentoring, we foster a collaborative culture that values diversity and respect. Our competitive salary, flexible working hours, and unique perks like an in-house barista and team-building events make ASFD an attractive place for professionals passionate about making a positive impact in the cladding industry.
