Xavier Knight is one of Sydney’s fastest growing engineering consultancy firms in Sydney. Due to continued growth, success and project wins, we are looking for a new team member to join XK. This position will provide an excellent opportunity to join an established boutique consultancy and gain project experience with Tier 1 clients, ranging from complex high-rise structures to smaller projects across a wide range of sectors.
You will be at the heart of a dedicated team of industry experts who value collaboration and knowledge sharing. As a valued member of our team, we will help you meet your goals, value your ideas, creativity, and innovation.
Our values are at the heart of what makes us different.
• People Centric – We have a fun and flexible team culture
• Excellence – We are at the forefront of engineering excellence, committed to achieving the best outcomes
• Curiosity - We celebrate innovation and encourage ourselves to think like there is no box
• Stewardship - We take on our clients’ projects as if they were our own, delivering practical and well-balanced solutions
Join Us at XK
At XK, people come first. Our team is the driving force behind the progressive, proactive company we’ve built, and we’re proud of the diverse and inclusive workplace we create together.
A career with us means contributing to complex, high-profile projects while being supported to grow, personally and professionally. We’ll invest in your development so that you can deliver your best work and take your career to the next level.
We also know there’s no “one size fits all.” Just as every project is unique, so is every person. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits to support both your career goals and your life outside work:
• Pathways for growth and career progression
• Professional and technical training with industry leaders
• Flexible working options, including start/finish times and work from home
• Central CBD location, just a 2-minute walk from Town Hall Station
• Wellbeing perks like vaccinations, sporting activities, and more
• Paid leave for blood donation
• Parental leave and family-friendly policies
• A fun, flexible, and supportive team culture
THE ROLE
Leadership
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members and effectively delegate tasks and responsibilities
• Support a team of talented facade engineers and designers to deliver high-profile and complex technical projects across NSW from concept to completion
• Working in close collaboration with leading architects, builders and developers, your strong technical expertise will enable you to add value to our business and clients.
• Provide mentoring support for the junior staff, guiding and coaching the next generation of designers
• Share your knowledge with the wider team while further developing your engineering management and design skills
Project Management:
• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set and meet project timelines and budgets, and prioritize tasks effectively
• Responsible for the successful delivery of projects, achieving the best outcomes for our clients.
• Take ownership over ensuring all deliverables meet the client’s brief and project objectives
• Understanding of project performance principles, with experience monitoring and reporting on project progress, ensuring the delivery of high-quality results from proposals through to project completion documentation
• Manage and mitigate technical risks, safety in design and value engineering during the design processes
• Provide your project teams with quality assurance reviews, technical guidance, and support to achieve project success
• Manage day-to-day communication and coordination with project partners relevant stakeholders and other team members
• Sound understanding of the Design Builders Practitioners regulations and requirements
• Ensure that all team members adhere to safety standards and practices and promote a safe and healthy work environment.
As an experienced Facade Engineer at a leadership level, you have a demonstrated experience in the following:
Technical:
• Comprehensive understanding of structural design principles and their application to engineering design and construction
• Thorough understanding of Australian Building Codes and Standards, and their application
• Experience in developing value management and value engineering concepts
• Experience in producing technical reports and developing concepts that add value to a project
• Proficient in STRAND 7 and AutoCAD or similar programs
• Knowledge of Thermal simulation software tools (THERM & Windows Fenestration software)
• Extensive knowledge of facade glazing, facade cladding systems, facade elements and materials, Metal Works and Weatherproofing.
• Extensive knowledge of building materials and durability assessment
• Awareness of current industry practices, proprietary products, materials and construction techniques, and application within projects
• Develop complex engineering analysis models and prepares calculations with high precision and accuracy
• Developed ability in identifying potential engineering outcome issues and providing effective solutions
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices, and incorporate these into the team's design and engineering processes
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address technical challenges and recommend innovative solutions