Facade Engineer

Cookson and Roberts; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Cookson and Roberts is seeking a mid-level Façade Engineer to join the Newcastle team. You will be hands-on with design and documentation, delivering concept and detailed plans, and supporting client relationships across the Hunter region and beyond.

The role offers exposure to prominent local and national projects, mentorship of graduates, and a pathway to further career development within a collaborative consultancy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• 3–6 years’ experience in the design and documentation of Façade Engineering projects.
• Solid project experience with Curtain Walls, Hebel Cladding, Masonry, and Waterproofing.
• Strong familiarity with Australian Standards and building sector legislation.
• Excellent report-writing skills and ability to review design drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design & Documentation: Prepare concept and detailed design plans, specifications, and technical drawings to Australian standards.
• Project Delivery: Monitor milestones to ensure items are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with WH&S regulations.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key contact for project queries with clients, builders, and contractors on-site.
• Technical Support: Mentor graduate engineers and drafting staff.

Skills

Facade design

Documentation

Client engagement

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Job description

The Opportunity

Our client is a highly respected, Medium sized engineering consultancy known for technical excellence and an outstanding regional and national project pipeline. Due to exciting growth in the Newcastle region, they are looking for a motivated Façade Engineer to join their expanding team in Newcastle, NSW.

Operating across major hubs in Australia, New Zealand and further afield, they offer a collaborative, supportive team culture and are deeply invested in your long-term career development. This position offers a chance to step into a high-performing environment where you will work on prominent local and national projects.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced mid-level Façade Engineer to join the local Newcastle team. In this role, you will take a hands-on approach to design and documentation, deliver high-quality concept and detailed plans, and assist in managing client relationships across the Hunter and beyond. You will also enjoy the opportunity to help guide and support junior graduate engineers and drafters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design & Documentation: Prepare concept and detailed design plans, specifications, and technical engineering drawings to prescribed Australian standards.
• Project Delivery: Assist in monitoring project milestones to ensure items are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with Workplace Health & Safety Regulations.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key point of contact for project queries, building strong daily working relationships with clients, builders, and contractors on-site.
• Technical Support: Provide day-to-day technical guidance and informal mentoring to graduate engineers and drafting staff.

About You

• A Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent tertiary qualifications.
• A minimum of 3to 6 years’ experience in the design and documentation of Façade Engineering projects.
• Solid project experience with Curtain Walls, Hebel Cladding, Masonry, and Waterproofing.
• Strong familiarity and competence with relevant Australian Standards and building sector legislation.
• Excellent report-writing skills, a sharp eye for reviewing design drawings, and growing financial acumen.

Benefits

• Work alongside highly reputable, market-leading engineers in the façade space.
• Enjoy a fantastic Newcastle lifestyle with a collaborative and supportive team culture that values work-life balance.
• Clear career progression frameworks with a strong focus on internal promotion and skill-building.
• Highly competitive remuneration package tailored to mid-level professionals.

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