Senior Facade Engineer

Cookson and Roberts; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Prominent, iconic projects

Collaborative team culture with career

Job summary

Cookson and Roberts is seeking an experienced Senior Façade Engineer to lead the Façade Engineering Team on iconic Australian projects. You will manage design teams, documents, and concept/detailed plans while owning client relationships and project budgets.

You'll mentor graduates and drafters, ensuring compliance with Australian standards and delivering high-quality façades including curtain walls, Hebel cladding, masonry and waterproofing. A strong finance acumen and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in façade design and documentation.
• Experience with Curtain Walls, Hebel Cladding, Masonry, and Waterproofing.
• Familiarity with FP1.4, Weatherproofing reporting and Australian Standards.

Responsibilities

• Design & Documentation: Prepare concept and detailed design plans, specifications, cost estimates and fee submissions to prescribed standards.
• Project Delivery: Monitor delivery to ensure on-time, on-budget completion and WHS compliance.
• Client & Stakeholder Management: Act as primary conduit for client communication with builders, contractors, and government bodies.
• Team Leadership: Provide technical guidance, informal training, and mentoring to junior engineers and drafters.

Skills

Facade design

Client management

Team leadership

Budget control

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Tools

FP1.4 reports

Weatherproofing reports

Job description

The Opportunity

Our client is a highly respected, Australian-owned engineering consultancy known for technical excellence and an outstanding project pipeline. Operating across multiple major hubs in Australia and New Zealand, they offer a collaborative, supportive team culture and are deeply invested in your long-term career development. This unique position offers a rare chance to step into a high-performing environment where your technical expertise directly shapes iconic skylines.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Façade Engineer to join their Façade Engineering Team. In this pivotal role, you will lead design teams, manage documentation, and deliver high-quality concept and detailed plans. You will take primary ownership of client relationships, manage project budgets, and mentor a talented team of graduate engineers and drafters.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Documentation: Prepare concept and detailed design plans, specifications, cost estimates, and fee submissions to prescribed standards.
• Project Delivery: Monitor project delivery to ensure items are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with Workplace Health & Safety Regulations.
• Client & Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary conduit for client communication, establishing strong relationships with clients, builders, contractors, and government bodies.
• Team Leadership: Provide technical guidance, informal training, and positive mentoring to junior engineers and drafting staff.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will bring:

• A Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent tertiary qualifications.
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in the design and documentation of Façade Engineering projects.
• Proven project experience with Curtain Walls, Hebel Cladding, Masonry, and Waterproofing.
• Demonstrated experience compiling FP1.4 and Weatherproofing reports.
• Familiarity and competence with relevant Australian Standards and legislations within the building sector.
• Strong financial acumen regarding project cost control, critical review of design drawings, and high-level report writing.

Benefits

• Work alongside highly reputable, market-leading engineers in the façade space.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture that values internal promotion and skill-building.
• Opportunity to work on prominent, iconic projects.
• Highly competitive remuneration package and comprehensive corporate benefits.

Additional information

• Solid pipeline of projects - excellent industry reputation
• Technical excellence, known for quality designs, working with specialists
• Long term career path - opportunity to be a 2IC in the Team