FACADE ENGINEER

PCR Talent; Sydney; On-site; AUD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

PCR Talent is seeking an accomplished Façade Engineer in Sydney to advance from project delivery to leadership within a growing façade division.

You will oversee major residential, mixed‑use and commercial developments, guiding technical strategy, coordination with architects and contractors, and ensuring NCC compliance and quality throughout the façade lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading façade projects and teams.
• Strong knowledge of Australian façade systems and NCC requirements.
• Ability to develop technically sound, buildable façade solutions and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead façade projects from concept through construction.
• Provide technical direction to engineers and review critical submissions.
• Manage programmes, resources and project deliverables.
• Build relationships with architects, developers and builders.
• Collaborate with façade contractors and suppliers on design and construction.

Skills

Facade engineering

Leadership

Client relationships

Wind analysis

NCC compliance

Shop drawings

Construction support

Project delivery

Education

CPEng/NER/NSW Professional Engineer registration

Job description

Salary $165-145k depending on experience

You know façade engineering. The next question is whether you're ready to lead it.

We are looking for an accomplished Façade Engineer who wants to take the next step beyond simply delivering their own projects and become an important part of the leadership and future growth of an established Sydney engineering consultancy.

This is an opportunity for someone who combines strong technical façade knowledge with the ability to lead projects, develop people, build client relationships and help shape a growing façade engineering division.

Based in Sydney's Inner West, you'll work closely with the Director while taking increasing responsibility for the technical and commercial delivery of façade projects.

The work is diverse and technically challenging, covering major residential, mixed-use, commercial and architecturally complex developments throughout Sydney.

You'll be exposed to the complete façade lifecycle – from early concept and façade strategy through detailed engineering, procurement and construction.

Your technical involvement could include:

• Curtain wall and window wall systems
• Aluminum-framed glazing, windows and doors
• Lightweight and metal cladding systems
• Brickwork and Hebel/AAC systems
• Structural design of façade components and connections
• Wind analysis and project-specific wind assessments
• Weatherproofing and NCC compliance
• Movement, durability and constructability assessments
• Shop drawing and technical submission reviews
• Site inspections, defect identification and construction support

But this position is about considerably more than technical engineering. We're looking for someone who can become a trusted senior figure within the façade team.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead façade projects from initial design through construction
• Provide technical direction to engineers
• Review and sign off technical work appropriate to your experience and registration
• Manage programmes, resources and project deliverables
• Build strong relationships with architects, developers and builders
• Work directly with façade contractors and specialist suppliers
• Lead design and construction meetings
• Resolve complex technical and construction problems
• Prepare proposals and scopes and understand project commercials
• Help improve technical standards and engineering processes
• Contribute to the continued development and growth of the façade division

We are particularly interested in somebody who understands how façades are actually built.

The right person won't approach every problem purely from a theoretical perspective. You'll understand installation, tolerances, interfaces, movement, sequencing, weatherproofing and the practical realities contractors face on site.

You should be able to look at an architectural concept and help develop it into a façade solution that is technically sound, buildable and commercially sensible.

Your background may have been developed within a façade engineering consultancy, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy or a technically strong façade, glazing or curtain-wall contractor.

Strong knowledge of the NCC and relevant Australian Standards will be important, together with substantial experience within the Australian building industry.

CPEng, NER and/or NSW Professional Engineer / Design Practitioner registration would be highly regarded at leadership level.

What makes this opportunity particularly interesting is the access you'll have to the people running the business.

There aren't layers of management between you and the decision-makers.

You'll work directly with senior leadership, have genuine input into how projects are delivered and have the opportunity to help develop the façade business as it continues to grow.

The consultancy invests strongly in technical development, including structured fortnightly training, while providing senior engineers with the autonomy to take genuine ownership of their projects and clients.

For somebody coming from a large consultancy, this could mean considerably more influence and ownership.

For somebody already leading projects in a smaller façade consultancy or contractor, it could provide the broader technical exposure and leadership opportunity you've been looking for.

And for an established Senior Façade Engineer who feels they've reached the ceiling in their present business, this is an opportunity to start building the next stage of your career around leadership rather than simply accumulating more projects.

They're looking for somebody who wants to stay, build relationships, develop a team and ultimately become an important part of the future of the façade business.

INTERESTED?

Note: Only Australian / New Zealand applicants with local experience are encouraged to apply.