Senior Facade Engineer

Description:

Vacancy No 5561
Vacancy Title Senior Facade Engineer
Location Essex
About the Role
The façade of a building sits at the intersection of architecture, engineering, performance, and compliance. As regulations evolve and building performance expectations increase, façade engineering plays a critical role in delivering safe, sustainable, and high-performing buildings.
We have a growing and highly regarded façade engineering team, and we are looking for a Senior Façade Engineer to join us. This is an opportunity for an experienced professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working collaboratively across disciplines, and taking genuine ownership of their projects.
You will be involved in projects from concept design through to construction and completion, contributing to façade solutions that balance performance, compliance, buildability, and architectural intent. Working within a multidisciplinary consultancy environment, you will collaborate closely with architects, structural engineers, fire engineers, and other specialist disciplines to deliver integrated design solutions.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Façade Engineer, you will:
* Deliver façade engineering services across all RIBA work stages, from concept design through to construction support and project completion.
* Collaborate with architects, structural engineers, contractors, and the wider design team to develop practical and innovative façade solutions.
* Undertake façade performance assessments, detailed engineering analysis, and compliance reviews.
* Evaluate thermal, structural, weathering, fire, acoustic, and sustainability performance requirements.
* Prepare and review technical reports, specifications, calculations, and design documentation.
* Provide technical input during client meetings, design workshops, and project reviews.
* Support procurement activities, tender reviews, contractor engagement, and construction-stage oversight.
* Utilise advanced modelling and analytical tools to assess façade performance and inform design decisions.
* Contribute to project proposals, fee submissions, and business development initiatives where appropriate.
* Maintain awareness of emerging regulations, industry guidance, and best practice relating to façade design and building safety.
About You
Essential Requirements
* Proven experience delivering façade engineering projects through both design and construction stages.
* Strong understanding of façade systems, building envelope performance, and relevant regulatory requirements.
* Knowledge of façade compliance relating to fire, weathering, thermal performance, structural performance, and sustainability considerations.
* Experience preparing technical assessments, reports, and design recommendations.
* Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams and contribute to integrated design solutions.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage with clients, architects, contractors, and design teams.
* Relevant engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
* Membership of a relevant professional institution or actively working towards chartership.
Desirable Requirements
* Experience working across a range of sectors, including residential, commercial, healthcare, education, and mixed-use developments.
* Knowledge of EWS1 assessments, cladding compliance processes, and external wall remediation programmes.
* Experience contributing to bids, proposals, and business development activities.
* Involvement in post-Grenfell remediation, façade inspection, or building safety projects.
* Experience using façade analysis and modelling software to support design and performance assessments.
* Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or progress towards professional accreditation.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary.
* The opportunity to work on technically challenging and architecturally significant projects.
* A collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary environment.
* Exposure to projects across a diverse range of sectors and building types.
* Ongoing professional development and support towards chartership and career progression.
* The opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of an expanding façade engineering team.
Why Join Us?
We believe the best engineering solutions come from collaboration, curiosity, and technical excellence. You will be part of a team that values innovation, knowledge sharing, and professional growth while delivering practical solutions to some of the industry's most complex challenges.
If you are looking for a role where you can take ownership, develop your expertise, and contribute to the future of façade engineering, we would be delighted to hear from you.