Senior Facade Engineer

Egis; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis in Perth seeks a Senior Façade Engineer to lead design, engineering and documentation of complex façade projects. You will manage multi-disciplinary teams, coordinate with clients, and mentor junior engineers to deliver high‑quality outcomes on time and within budget.

Qualifications include a degree in engineering or architecture, extensive façade experience, and ability to oversee curtain wall, glazing and cladding projects from concept to construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or equivalent with relevant engineering or architectural qualifications.
• Extensive experience in façade engineering and related building disciplines.
• Proven ability to manage multiple façade projects across concept, design and construction phases.
• Strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and client stakeholders.
• Experience with curtain wall, glazing and cladding projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver façade and structural design services from concept to construction.
• Lead complex projects, set technical strategy, and coordinate resources.
• Manage project budgets, invoicing oversight and financial performance.
• Coordinate with BMU, Building Physics/ESD, Acoustics and Lighting for integrated outcomes.
• Support business development through proposals and client engagements.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a collaborative, safe team culture.

Skills

Façade design

Curtain wall systems

Glazing systems

Cladding systems

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Engineering degree

Architecture degree

Job description

About Us

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.

About the Role

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

What do we need from you

• 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

  What's in it for you?

  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.

  Egis is committed to creating an inclusive, creative culture that embraces diversity and flexibility.