FMDC’s highly experienced team creates innovative and truly sustainable façade and material design solutions. Our success is due to our unique offering of committing a senior partner to be personally responsible and also spearheading the consultancy process. Working as close professional teams we provide a hands-on approach, facilitating expertise, support and advice to architects, developers, main contractors and project managers within the construction industry. We are proud of our proven track record providing envelope solutions to the highest available standards on award winning buildings. Long term relationships are paramount for us, always striving to offer the best specialist service experience and fiercely guarding loyal client relationships.
FMDC is employee owned having become an Employee Ownership Trust in 2023. This means that the staff have an active engagement in business direction and goals, ensuring transparency and openness in all dealings. Many of our buildings are in the City and West End, and are frequently realised, allowing staff to easily visit site and see their projects being built.
The Role
• Actively collaborating with project teams to identify and resolve façade-related technical challenges.
• Developing design information, including drawings, presentations, and specifications, and providing façade guidance and advice.
• Recommending cladding strategies and detailed interface solutions, emphasizing holistic project outcomes.
• Attending meetings and workshops, offering façade insights and recommendations.
• Conducting thorough evaluations of subcontractor-supplied façade data.
• Visit factories and sites for routine inspections.
• Carry out research on materials, products, and construction methodologies that would help achieve the architectural intent.
Qualifications and Requirements
• Degree qualified in Architecture, Engineering, Building Technology or a similar course.
• 2 years minimum working for a tier 1, UK based Façade Consultant.
• Enthusiastic, keen to learn and develop. The ability to fit into a vibrant, varied and talented team.
• An interest in design, fabrication, construction, materials and sustainability.
• A desire to gain varied knowledge across different façade related areas, including sketching, 3-d modelling, materials research, calculations, sub-contractor drawing and submittal reviews, site and factory exposure.
Benefits
• A competitive salary and bonus package.
• As part of our EOT ownership structure, £3600 of any bonus is tax free.
• Private medical, life and income protection insurance.
• 26 days annual leave with an additional 2 days after 5 years of service.
• Hybrid working, with an office based in Clerkenwell, the beating heart of London’s architectural community.
• Competitive private pension package with generous employer contribution.
