Associate Facade Director

Singh & Jones have partnered with an established global facade consultancy, who are looking to develop their London office. As a forward-thinking organisation, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Associate Facade Director to become the focal point in projects in London/Europe and India. The role will report to the UK Director.

Responsibilities:

• The position will be integral to the continued advancement of my client's facade consultancy and building refurbishment practice across the United Kingdom and Europe.
• This is a unique opportunity to build a practice of your own, supported by the resources, reputation, and longevity of a well-established firm with over 65 years in the business.
• As a practice leader in the London office, you will provide technical expertise in the UK market, while collaborating with interdisciplinary project teams locally and company-wide.
• You will apply your deep understanding of architectural engineering principles, experience with a variety of building envelope systems, components, and materials, leverage advanced technologies and investigative capabilities, and interpret current and historic building codes to make sound judgments and deliver innovative yet practical solutions for a variety of applications.
• Specific areas of inquiry in this practice area include building physics and the effects of heat, air and moisture transport on building enclosure and whole building performance; material characteristics and behaviour of building enclosure components and systems, including combustibility and reaction to fire; and the influence of climate and sustainability objectives on building enclosure material selection, detailing, and performance.
• Responsibilities will extend beyond technical execution and management of project work, including opportunities for fostering new and existing client relationships, building and mentoring a team to meet the demands of your growing practice, contributing to in-house research and development initiatives, and establishing an industry presence through participation in professional organizations and committees.

The Candidate:

The ideal candidate is motivated to build an emerging practice within the local market, intellectually curious and able to tackle complex assignments, committed to providing technically sound and practical solutions, independent and resourceful, and effective in team building and collaboration across skill levels. Additional qualifications will include Registered Architect or Chartered Engineer, Advanced degree in architecture, architectural engineering, or related field, and 10 or more years of relevant industry experience. Preference will be given to a proven leader, who has successfully developed and managed a small practice.