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Careers

At Fortis we're always on the lookout for like-minded and motivated individuals who share our values and want to be part of our team. If you're looking for a rewarding career with opportunities for growth and development, we encourage you to explore the positions available below and take the first step towards joining our team.

We understand that finding the right job can be a daunting task, and we're here to provide you with all the information you need to make an informed decision about your career. We're committed to providing a transparent and honest recruitment process, where you can learn more about who we are, what we do, and what we stand for.

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Positions

See role descriptions below

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Façade Consultant

London

This role is perfect for those just starting out in their career or looking to change professions and join at entry level. We'll provide all the learning materials and embrace your goals whilst you work with the whole team to ensure your journey is balanced.  We do not pigeon hole, as this is counter intuitive to a profession that is multifaceted. 

Skills

 

Don’t worry if you feel you don’t have all of these, we don’t expect you to.  We want to help you grow. 

 

  • The engineering of multiple materials such as stainless-steel, aluminium, titanium, weathering steel, zinc, lead, granite, marble, limestone, sandstone, clay ceramics, concrete, ultra-high performance and fibre reinforced concrete, glass, timber, bricks and any material of your choice.

  • Multi-regional wind loading assessments to local codes and standards.

  • Multi-regional thermal assessments to local codes and standard.

  • Review of contractor details and supporting calculations.

  • Engineering assessments of;

  • Rainscreen support structures

  • Pressure equalised unitised curtain walling design

  • Stick system glazing suites

  • Window walling

  • Sheet material

  • Bomb blast analysis (Not essential)

  • Point fixed glazing suits

  • Cable tension net

  • Fatigue calculations

  • Structural silicone design

  • Comprehensive understanding of U.K and European building codes.

  • Inspecting façade structures

  • Review of manufacturing processes

  • Understanding of thermal principles in respect to façades

 

Qualifications

 

  • A relevant degree or equivalent certification

  • UK driving licence

 

Day-to-day

  • Report writing and professional presentation

  • Understanding of façade construction and typologies

  • Review of sub-contractors Technical Submittals

  • Sound comprehension of façade materials

  • Appreciation of non-UK centric façade design (not essential)

  • Ability to communicate façade design with clients’ and multiple trades

  • Enjoys international travel (not all the time)

  • Technical Note writing

  • Specification writing

  • Attending meetings on behalf of the business

 

Our Culture

 

We are genuinely interested in what your career aspirations are, we want you to enjoy the work that you do. For more information follow the link:  About

 

From the Team

  • Don’t worry about updating your CV, you can tell us about it in person.

  • We don’t do time sheets, you’ll be too busy

  • We’re open to remote working

  • We enjoy trips away as a company (when there’s no pandemic)

  • Your progression as a façade practitioner is our goal.

 

Please get in touch if only to make a new connection.

email: hr@fortisfacades.com

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Facade Thermal Engineer

London

This role is ideal for a competent thermal modeller who enjoys stitching FEA analysis together. We're looking for someone who has mid-level experience in the modelling of thermal dynamics within the building industry. An appreciation of context and the nature of desktop analysis, including limitations and real world applications would be helpful, but we can help across the varied façade typologies during your career should this experience not be comprehensive. 

Skills

 

Not all of the below are expected but will discussed during your interview.

 

  • Understanding of thermal principles in respect to façades

  • Thermal Engineering, one-dimensional and two-dimensional steady-state heat loss analysis (Weighted averaging U-values and linear and point losses)

  • Thermal Engineering, one-dimensional and two-dimensional steady-state interstitial, and surface condensation analysis including vapour diffusion

  • Software - Flixo Pro, Trisco, BuildDesk U

  • Practical understanding of thermal codes and the limitations associated with current calculation methods

  • Thermal glass fracture analysis

  • Vacuum analysis

  • Comprehensive understanding of U.K and European building codes.

 

Qualifications

 

  • A relevant degree or equivalent certification

  • UK driving licence

 

Day-to-Day

 

  • Report writing and professional presentation

  • Understanding of façade construction and typologies

  • Review of sub-contractors Technical Submittals

  • Sound comprehension of façade materials

  • Appreciation of non-UK centric façade design (not essential)

  • Ability to communicate façade design with clients’ and multiple trades

  • Enjoys international travel (not all the time)

  • Technical Note writing

  • Specification writing

  • Attending meetings on behalf of the business

 

Our Culture

 

We are genuinely interested in what your career aspirations are, we want you to enjoy the work that you do. For more information follow the link:  About

 

From the Team

 

  • Don’t worry about updating your CV, you can tell us about it in person.

  • We don’t do time sheets, you’ll be too busy

  • We’re open to remote working

  • We enjoy trips away as a company (when there’s no pandemic)

  • Your progression as façade practitioner is our goal. 

email: hr@fortisfacades.com

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