Senior Structural Engineer - Timber and Earth Products
Rematter is a fast-growing innovative startup developing sustainable building products to redefine the construction industry. Our first product, an earth-timber floor slab, combines the best properties of wood and rammed earth to provide an environmentally friendly, high-performance and architecturally sophisticated solution for modern construction projects. We stand for ecological innovation and are looking for talented people who want to drive growth with us and shape the future of construction.
Are you passionate about ecology and innovation? Are you a team-player and do you want to work in close collaboration with market intelligence and robotics teams in order to develop cutting edge industrial building products that are too good to deny? At Rematter, we are seeking a visionary Senior Engineer to join our team and take our pioneering earth-timber building systems to the next level. If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment and if you are ready to help shape the future of sustainable construction, we want to hear from you!
What you will do:
Management and development of our engineering team
Product development of hybrid earth-timber structures that align with our industrial production approach
Consultancy in the context of project enquiries for exciting national and international construction projects
Co-operation with external partners, suppliers and clients
Coordination with our certification experts on international product certificates
Exchange with universities and collaboration on research projects, as well as participation in conferences
What you bring to the role:
Degree in timber construction, civil engineering or a comparable qualification
5+ years of professional experience in the field of timber construction, ideally in a managerial role
Additional expertise in fire- and/or sound-testing is a plus
Sound knowledge in the planning and realisation of timber constructions
Experience in product development in the construction industry, especially in the field of sustainable building materials, is an advantage
Creative problem solver with an innovative spirit and an eye for detail
Leadership experience and the ability to motivate and lead a team
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Passion for sustainable construction methods and materials
What We Offer:
A chance to drive sustainable change in an industry that needs it most.
Opportunities for professional growth and development in a collaborative and innovative environment.
Competitive compensation combined with equity.
Ready to make your mark? We would love to hear from you! Send your CV, cover letter, and any relevant portfolio materials to contact@rematter.earth.
Let’s Rematter construction together!
Are you passionate about ecology and innovation? Are you a team-player and do you want to work in close collaboration with market intelligence and robotics teams in order to develop cutting edge industrial building products that are too good to deny? At Rematter, we are seeking a visionary Senior Engineer to join our team and take our pioneering earth-timber building systems to the next level. If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment and if you are ready to help shape the future of sustainable construction, we want to hear from you!
What you will do:
Management and development of our engineering team
Product development of hybrid earth-timber structures that align with our industrial production approach
Consultancy in the context of project enquiries for exciting national and international construction projects
Co-operation with external partners, suppliers and clients
Coordination with our certification experts on international product certificates
Exchange with universities and collaboration on research projects, as well as participation in conferences
What you bring to the role:
Degree in timber construction, civil engineering or a comparable qualification
5+ years of professional experience in the field of timber construction, ideally in a managerial role
Additional expertise in fire- and/or sound-testing is a plus
Sound knowledge in the planning and realisation of timber constructions
Experience in product development in the construction industry, especially in the field of sustainable building materials, is an advantage
Creative problem solver with an innovative spirit and an eye for detail
Leadership experience and the ability to motivate and lead a team
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Passion for sustainable construction methods and materials
What We Offer:
A chance to drive sustainable change in an industry that needs it most.
Opportunities for professional growth and development in a collaborative and innovative environment.
Competitive compensation combined with equity.
Ready to make your mark? We would love to hear from you! Send your CV, cover letter, and any relevant portfolio materials to contact@rematter.earth.
Let’s Rematter construction together!
Project description
We are committed to create 100% circular, low carbon and equitable buildings by unlocking ingenuity, market knowledge and technology for a healthy built environment.Company name
Rematter AG
Company location
Zürich
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