Senior Facade Engineer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Inhabit seeks a Senior Façade Engineer in Perth to deliver high‑quality façade and structural engineering services from concept through construction, including design, documentation and construction‑phase support.

You will mentor junior engineers, lead technical directions and coordinate with multi‑disciplinary teams to achieve integrated project outcomes while maintaining safety, quality and budget targets.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant engineering (Structural, civil) or architectural discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in façade engineering, structural engineering or related building engineering disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex façade projects, including curtain wall, glazing, cladding and specialist systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Proven capability in façade concept design, detailed engineering, documentation and construction‑phase support.
• Experience providing technical leadership on projects, including mentoring junior engineers and reviewing technical outputs.
• Strong understanding of façade performance requirements including structural behaviour, weatherproofing, durability and constructability.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A collaborative mindset and ambition to consistently achieve high standards of work for clients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and oversee façade and structural engineering design services, including concept development, detailed design, documentation, analysis, specifications and construction phase support
• Management of complex projects to ensure the efficient, profitable and high‑quality delivery, including technical strategy, resourcing, risk management, fee support and consultant coordination
• Financial management of projects via project budgeting, cost control, invoicing oversight, debtor follow‑up and review of financial performance
• Coordinate and contribute to multi‑disciplinary consultancy services (including BMU, Building Physics/ESD, Acoustics, Logistics, Remedial and Lighting) to achieve integrated project outcomes
• Manage client relationships and contribute to business development activities by supporting proposals, presentations as required
• Mentor junior engineers and consultants to foster a collaborative, safe and high‑performing team culture

Skills

Façade engineering

Structural engineering

Project management

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualifications in engineering (Structural/Civil) or architectural discipline

Job description

• Business Line: Energy and Sustainable Cities
• Type of contract: Permanent contract
• Service Line: Facade and Sustainibility
• Region: Asia Pacific
• Job Family: Technical Engineering

Company Description

Inhabit is a unique, multi-disciplinary team of professionals who are passionate about making a positive contribution to our built environment. We deliver innovative solutions to improve the quality and sustainability of today’s buildings. This vision is shared with our parent company, Egis, a global organisation with over 22,000 employees committed to creating a sustainable future.

We are a collective of experienced architects, designers, and engineers who work both independently and collaboratively to deliver a holistic approach to building design. By integrating our expertise, we create seamless, interdisciplinary solutions that result in buildings that are not only functional and beautiful but also responsive to the evolving needs of society.

Job Description

Join us as a Senior Façade Engineer in Perth! You will be responsible for delivering high‑quality façade engineering services, including design, engineering, documentation, project administration and compliance with project requirements, standards and constraints. This role offers the opportunity to work on high‑profile, challenging projects, lead technically, and mentor others while making a tangible impact on the built environment.

You will also be responsible for:

• Deliver and oversee façade and structural engineering design services, including concept development, detailed design, documentation, analysis, specifications and construction phase support
• Management of complex projects to ensure the efficient, profitable and high‑quality delivery, including technical strategy, resourcing, risk management, fee support and consultant coordination
• Financial management of projects via project budgeting, cost control, invoicing oversight, debtor follow‑up and review of financial performance
• Coordinate and contribute to multi‑disciplinary consultancy services (including BMU, Building Physics/ESD, Acoustics, Logistics, Remedial and Lighting) to achieve integrated project outcomes
• Manage client relationships and contribute to business development activities by supporting proposals, presentations as required
• Mentor junior engineers and consultants to foster a collaborative, safe and high‑performing team culture

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant engineering (Structural, civil) or architectural discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in façade engineering, structural engineering or related building engineering disciplines
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex façade projects, including curtain wall, glazing, cladding and specialist systems
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting programme, budget and quality requirements
• Proven capability in façade concept design, detailed engineering, documentation and construction‑phase support
• Experience providing technical leadership on projects, including mentoring junior engineers and reviewing technical outputs
• Strong understanding of façade performance requirements including structural behaviour, weatherproofing, durability and constructability
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A collaborative mindset and ambition to consistently achieve high standards of work for clients

Additional Information

We are open to considering this role on a full‑time, part‑time or job‑share basis. Please let us know of your flexibility requirements.