Wiss, Janney, Elstner Limited (WJE) is seeking a highly motivated and well-established Facade Engineer to join our team in London as an Associate Director responsible for helping to lead the continued development of our facade engineering practice.
The Opportunity
As an
Associate Director, you will be integral to the continued advancement of WJE’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 our team in London and our firm, which was founded in 1956 and includes over 600 engineers, architects, and materials scientists with extensive combined experience in facade engineering, building science, and the physics of building enclosure and whole building performance.
As a practice leader in our 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 behavior of building enclosure components and systems, and the influence of climate and sustainability objectives on building enclosure material selection, detailing, and performance. Services include failure investigation and repair design in existing structures, and design assist/design peer review services in support of new construction.
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 Include
- Registered Architect or Chartered Engineer
- MSE/CIBSE
- Advanced degree in architecture, architectural engineering, or related field
- Ten or more years of relevant industry experience
Preference will be given to a proven leader, who has successfully developed and managed a small practice (or professional practice area within a larger firm) that is recognized within the local profession and industry at large.
The Company
Founded in 1956, WJE is an interdisciplinary firm of over 600 engineers, architects, and materials scientists committed to helping clients solve, repair, and avoid challenging problems in the built world. With projects across the Americas, the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, our project teams comprise of internationally recognized industry leaders, known for our principles-first, hands-on, problem-solving approach.
In 2014, with the increasing globalization of our practice and growing demand from our clients, WJE began developing a plan for expansion into the UK and Europe that led to the establishment of Wiss, Janney, Elstner Limited in London. Today, our London office includes expertise in facade engineering, facade fire protection, building physics, adaptive reuse, and conservation with active project work across the UK and throughout Europe.
The materials scientists and engineers of the
Janney Technical Center – WJE’s US-based, state- of-the-art testing and applied research facility – employ a full array of chemistry, petrography, metallurgy, concrete and mortar, corrosion, environmental exposure, and structural testing capabilities.
We provide a wide range of services to our clients, including but not limited to structural engineering (buildings, infrastructure, other), architecture (enclosure consulting, building science, historic preservation), fire engineering, field testing, on-site investigation, and forensics.
WJE employs extraordinary people at all levels of our organization — people with outstanding character, a lifelong-learner mindset, a strong desire to be innovative and excel, and a willingness to work as part of a team. We offer competitive compensation, a flexible work environment, and a culture of trust and personal responsibility, where our people are given the resources and the latitude to thrive professionally.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position requires visual acuity and listening ability. Individuals must have the dexterity to be able to operate office and field equipment such as computer, printer, fax, copier, telephone, voice mail system, and other office and field equipment. Requirements may also include:
- Ability to attend meetings at various office, field, and construction sites
- Ability to perform inspections of buildings and other structures, both visually and with instruments
- Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to perform work in the temperature extremes presented by work in the outdoors
- Ability to read construction drawings, diagrams, printed materials and computer screens
- Ability to record data clearly and write passages for reports, letters, etc.
- Ability to travel
- Ability to safely work at heights
- Ability to safely use and/or operate ladders, scaffolds, lifts and other access equipment
- Ability to understand and appreciate safety training specific to numerous workplace and construction hazards
- Ability to safely work in a variety of occupationally hazardous locations
- Medically fit to utilize respiratory protection devices and other forms of Personal Protective Equipment
- Ability to drive and safely operate a motor vehicle
Qualifications
WJE offers a robust, total compensation structure, where base salary is just one component of an employee’s annual earnings. Additionally, employees receive variable compensation based on personal and company performance, often resulting in above-market annual earnings. Actual base salary will be based on several factors including consideration for a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role while remaining mindful of our commitment to internal equity. A good faith estimate of the annual starting base salary (gross) is in the following range:
£78,380.00 - £130,630.00
WJE’s industry-leading, total rewards package enables our employees to grow and thrive with comprehensive health and financial benefits including robust and affordable health plans for employees and their families, generous 401(k) matching, time off to care for yourself and others, and investments in employees’ professional development, to name a few. More information on WJE’s total rewards package can be found at www.wje.com/careers/employment-benefits.
WJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
WJE will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Fair Chance Ordinances. 
