Facade Engineer

Overview

As a Facade Engineer you contribute to the design, analysis and review of facade systems from concept to construction. You work alongside experienced team members to deliver safe, compliant and high-performing facades for buildings. You focus on technical design, performance, and collaboration with architects, contractors and suppliers. This role offers hands-on engineering development within a multidisciplinary team and exposure to a variety of UK projects. You will help shape efficient, sustainable building envelopes at scale, with a clear path toward chartered status.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• bonus schemes
• enhanced pension plan
• private medical insurance
• life assurance
• discounted gym membership

Responsibilities

• Support concept to completion delivery with emphasis on technical design and performance of cladding, glazing, precast and curtain wall systems
• Perform structural analysis and calculations including loads, movements, fixings, tolerances and system behaviour
• Carry out thermal bridging and U-value assessments to support building regulations and sustainability objectives
• Assist in preparing technical drawings, details, specifications and reports; review specialist submissions for design intent and UK standards
• Attend site visits and inspections to verify workmanship, compliance and implementation

Key requirements

• Proven experience in facade engineering, structural engineering or building envelope design
• Good understanding of facade systems, materials and construction methods
• Knowledge of facade structural behaviour, load paths, movement and interface detailing
• Experience producing engineering calculations, technical reports, drawings or specifications
• Understanding of UK building regulations and facade standards and guidance
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit and engineering analysis software is beneficial
• Thermal engineering knowledge is desirable (thermal bridging, condensation risk, heat flow, thermal performance)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with colleagues, clients and project teams

• strong communication
• collaborative mindset
• problem solving
• AutoCAD
• Revit
• engineering analysis software

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