Façade Engineer

Arup is a global firm of designers, engineers, architects, planners, consultants and technical specialist with over 18,000 employees working in 95 offices across 34 countries. The firm is the creative force behind many of the world's most innovative and sustainable projects. We are seeking to recruit capable and independent individuals for the following positions to join our Building Engineering Team.

Job brief/purpose
Façade Design/Engineering/Consulting.
As a member of the Building Engineering Team, you will be responsible for the façade design/engineering/consulting practice of projects.

Relationships
Reporting line: Façade Discipline Leader
Number of team members: around 10

Collaboration with other teams: Tokyo Office is a multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm that provides design and advisory services for buildings as well as the following main services. We work together on each project and develop our services in a holistic approach, one of our founder’s philosophies.
- Structural engineering
- MEP engineering
- Façade engineering
- Lighting design
- Sustainability consulting
- Project & Programme management
- Rail engineering
- Offshore wind foundation structural design

Responsibilities
You will meet with a variety of clients and project stakeholders to assist in designing and engineering facades for aesthetic appeal, functional requirements, energy efficiency and sustainability, gaining foundational knowledge in façade engineering. Our team has a wide-ranging portfolio, and you will have the opportunity to work on high profile projects, as well as collaborate with other Teams/Disciplines such as Structures, MEP and Lighting.

Candidate Requirement (e.g. qualification, experience, etc)
Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following:
- First-hand experience within a consulting business environment (minimum 3 years in Japan) for at least one or more aspects of façade design.
- Façade engineering experience is not mandatory, but a proactive approach to learning is essential.
- First-hand experience delivering building projects from start to finish, including exposure to finish detailing, fabrication, and construction, is highly beneficial.
- Proficiency in structural and/or environmental analysis software, and competency in 2D (Autocad) and/or 3D (Rhino/Grasshopper) modelling software are highly beneficial.

Others:
- Enthusiastic for problem-solving, creativity and a detail-focussed approach.
- Be willing to take on new challenges and proactively learn new things within a multi-facetted discipline, adapting to industry developments.
- Be willing to work on multiple projects in parallel, in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that encourages sharing of information and communication.
- Team worker; ability to work proactively, including with our overseas offices.
- Proficiency in Japanese is essential, be willing to communicate in English.

Education & Qualification
- Relevant bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or Architecture or similar areas.
- Registered Architect and/or Engineer (Japan or overseas), or planning to become one.

Application documents
- CV (Japanese)
- CV (English)
- Portfolio

Compensaton & Benefits
- Salary: will be offered based on your ability and experience
- Allowance: overtime work allowance, commuting allowance
- Salary Review: once a year
- Profit Share: twice a year
- Probation Period: 6 months
- Work Location: 8F, Iidabashi Grand Bloom, 2-10-2 Fujimi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (2-minute walk from JR Iidabashi Station)
(Scope of Change) May be subject to change depending on business needs, including remote work, satellite offices, or secondment to other companies, as designated by the company.
- Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (60-minute break)
- Holidays: Saturdays and Sundays, national holidays, year-end and New Year holidays.
- Paid Leave: Annual paid leave (granted upon joining), sick leave, recognition leave (based on years of service), special leave for ceremonial occasions, jury duty leave.
- Insurance: Health insurance, employee pension insurance, employment insurance, workers'compensation insurance, and others.
- Welfare Benefits: Retirement benefits system, childcare and nursing care leave system, Employee Assistance Programme, long-service recognition programme, and others.

Please contact tokyo@arup.com if you have any question about this position.