About BG&E 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 peoples lives. About the Role We have an opportunity for a talented Senior Faade Engineer to join the growing Christchurch team. To succeed in this role, you will have proven technical understanding of faade structures, secondary structures, and refurbishments of existing faade 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 faade team while working in a tight knit Christchurch office with great opportunities for career progression. Key technical responsibilities will include: Provide faade consultant services for PS1, PS2 and PS4 for NZ projects.
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 faade 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 pro.
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