Senior Facade Engineer - Lead Design & Client Delivery

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

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.