Graduate Facade Engineer at AESG

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Facade Design, Technical Documentation, Design Reports, Drawing Specification, Performance Strategies, Coordination, Technical Research, Time Management, Problem Solving, Communication, Collaboration, Attention To Detail, QA/QC Procedures, Site Inspections

Industry

Construction

Description

Due to the continuing success and growth of our AESG team, a fantastic opportunity has opened up at our award-winning Specialist Consultancy, Engineering and Advisory Firm. We are headquartered in London, Riyadh, Singapore and Dubai, Cape Town, Cairo & Sydney working throughout the Middle East, Europe and Asia. Our areas of expertise are represented in four core verticals: Building Engineering, Planning and Infrastructure, Strategy and Advisory and Commissioning, Handover and Asset Management. We pride ourselves in being leaders in the industry in each of the services that we offer. We have one of the largest dedicated team with decades of cumulative experience in sustainable design, fire and life safety, cost management, façade engineering, commissioning, building performance, waste management, environmental consultancy, carbon management and acoustics. JOB PURPOSE Support the design and delivery of façade systems across a variety of building projects. Assist senior consultants in developing technical documentation and detailing. Ensure façade designs meet aesthetic, performance, and compliance requirements. Assist in preparing façade engineering design reports, drawings, and specifications. Contribute to the development of engineering systems and performance strategies. Support coordination efforts with architects, engineers and consultants. Maintain organized project documentation and support technical research. QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE Degree or equivalent qualification in a civil or architecture or built environment discipline, or a related field. Knowledge in use of Architecture software is an advantage. GENERAL EXPECTANCY Show initiative, professionalism, and attention to detail in all assigned tasks. Communicate effectively with team members. Follow internal QA/QC procedures and remain open to learning and feedback. RESPONSIBILITIES Assist in preparing façade design reports, drawings, and specifications. Assist in contributing to developing and assisting with AESG parametric offering. Contribute to the development of system details and performance strategies. Support coordination efforts with architects, engineers, and material suppliers. Participate in site inspections and help monitor installation quality. Maintain organized project documentation and support technical research COMPETENCIES Leadership / Management skills: Leadership at this level involves taking initiative, learning from mentors, and demonstrating a strong work ethic. Individuals displaying potential will be earmarked to take on additional responsibilities or more intricate tasks. Communication / Collaboration: Clear verbal and written communication, active listening, and professional etiquette. Effectively convey ideas and information to colleagues and supervisors. Working as part of a team (collaboration). Helpful, patient, friendly and respond promptly. Technical Knowledge / Expertise: Develop a foundational understanding of technical concepts relevant to their role. Learn basic skills, familiarity with tools, and technologies and gain exposure to the industry's terminology and practices. Focus on learning the essential company processes and building solid foundational skills to support their professional growth. Creativity / Innovation: Developing a basic understanding of the creative process and its importance in problem-solving. Learn to think outside the box, generate ideas, and contribute to brainstorming sessions. They also explore different techniques for sparking creativity. Client Focus / Relationship Building: Be aware of the importance of Client management. Support more senior team members in Client facing activities. Strategic Vision / Planning: Learn about the company's mission, values, and basic strategic goals, including the basics of their role, understanding company processes, and building foundational skills. DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE BASE AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLSET Time Management / Planning: Actively practice time management techniques. Learn to create to-do lists, manage their calendars, and prioritise tasks. They become more efficient at handling their day-to-day responsibilities. Industry Experience / Thought Leadership: Ability to work on a wide variety of project tasks set by management, ensuring contribution to multiple projects, the team and division. Actively contribute to their field by sharing insights and ideas. Project Management / Operational Delivery: Assist the operations / consultancy team and contribute to the successful delivery of projects or tasks. Learn to execute tasks efficiently and accurately, often following established procedures. Leadership / Team Management Experience: Demonstrates willingness to learn. Begins the leadership journey as an individual contributor - focusing on personal tasks and responsibilities, developing foundational skills, such as teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. Uphold AESG Core Values. Commercial Acumen / Business Development: Growing awareness of commercials within the consulting industry and costs associated with. Problem Solving / Decision Making: At this stage, individuals are new to the workforce and are learning the basics of problem solving and decision making. They focus on understanding the decision-making process, identifying problems, and seeking guidance from more experienced colleagues. Employee Focus / Process Compliance: Individuals are introduced to the fundamentals of the employee-centric approach. They focus on understanding workplace dynamics, company culture, and the importance of employee satisfaction. They begin to recognise that employees are at the heart of AESG's success and should be able to explain processes and policy to fellow colleagues.

Responsibilities

The primary role involves supporting the design and delivery of façade systems for various building projects, assisting senior consultants with technical documentation, detailing, and ensuring designs meet aesthetic, performance, and compliance standards. Responsibilities also include preparing design reports, drawings, specifications, and contributing to engineering systems development and coordination efforts.