Senior Facade Engineer

IBR Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

IBR Group's North Shore office in Sydney is seeking an experienced Senior Façade Engineer to lead the design, assessment and delivery of façade packages across a diverse building portfolio.

You will own projects, work closely with clients, architects and contractors, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring compliance with Australian standards. The role offers a competitive salary and clear career progression within a national consultancy.

Qualifications

• 10 years' façade engineering experience, preferably in a Tier 1/2 consultancy.
• Minimum five years’ Australian façade engineering experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of Australian building standards and façade compliance.
• Experience with FP1.4 and weatherproofing reports.
• Experience with curtain wall systems, Hebel cladding, masonry and waterproofing.
• Broad knowledge of façade systems, including glazing, metal cladding, aluminium rainscreens, CFC façades, precast panels, balustrades, louvres, shading systems and brick façades.
• Familiarity with Australian glazing suppliers and proprietary façade systems.
• Strong technical report writing and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead façade projects from initial design through documentation and construction.
• Advise on façade systems, materials, performance, weatherproofing and compliance.
• Prepare FP1.4 and weatherproofing reports.
• Review designs, shop drawings, specifications and construction documentation.
• Work directly with clients, architects, builders and subcontractors to resolve technical issues.
• Undertaking site inspections, assessments and technical investigations.
• Support less-experienced engineers and contribute to the façade team development.

Skills

Façade engineering proficiency

Technical report writing

Project ownership

Education

Engineering degree or related

Job description

• Established multidisciplinary consultancy with offices across Australia
• Senior role with project ownership and direct client exposure
• Collaborative team, national resources and genuine career progression

Senior Façade Engineer – North Shore, Sydney

Circa $130,000–$160,000+ depending on experience

• Established multidisciplinary consultancy with offices across Australia
• Diverse façade projects across multiple building sectors
• Senior role with project ownership and direct client exposure
• Collaborative team, national resources and genuine career progression

An established Australian engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Façade Engineer to join its North Shore team. Combining the resources and project opportunities of a national business with the accessible, collaborative culture of a mid-tier consultancy, this firm offers varied work and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to its Sydney façade capability. This role would suit a technically strong façade professional who enjoys taking ownership of projects, building client relationships and providing practical advice throughout design and construction.

The role

You will manage the design, assessment and delivery of façade packages across a diverse building portfolio. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading façade projects from initial design through documentation and construction.
• Advising on façade systems, materials, performance, weatherproofing and compliance.
• Preparing technical reports, including FP1.4 and weatherproofing reports.
• Reviewing designs, shop drawings, specifications and construction documentation.
• Working directly with clients, architects, builders and specialist subcontractors to resolve technical issues and guide design decisions.
• Undertaking site inspections, assessments and technical investigations.
• Supporting less-experienced engineers and contributing to the development of the façade team.

About you

You will bring sound technical judgement, clear communication and the confidence to work closely with clients and project stakeholders. Ideally, your experience will include:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in engineering or a related discipline.
• Approximately 10 years’ façade engineering experience, preferably within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 consultancy.
• A minimum of five years’ Australian façade engineering experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of Australian building standards and façade compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience preparing FP1.4 and weatherproofing reports.
• Experience with curtain wall systems, Hebel cladding, masonry and waterproofing.
• Broad knowledge of façade systems, including glazing, metal cladding, aluminium rainscreens, CFC façades, precast panels, balustrades, louvres, shading systems and brick façades.
• Familiarity with Australian glazing suppliers and proprietary façade systems.
• Strong technical report writing skills, attention to detail and a proactive, collaborative approach.

The opportunity

Join a respected consultancy where you can take on senior responsibility, work alongside experienced engineering professionals and continue developing your technical and client leadership skills.

A competitive salary of circa $130,000–$160,000+ is available, depending on your experience.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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