Senior Façade Engineer – Lead Projects & Mentor Team

Inhabit; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Inhabit, a multidisciplinary team in Perth, is seeking a Senior Façade Engineer to lead façade and structural design on high‑profile projects. You will deliver concept through construction documentation, ensure compliance with standards, and mentor others while contributing to the built environment.

Collaboration across BMU, Building Physics/ESD, Acoustics, and other disciplines is expected, along with client liaison and business development support.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant engineering (Structural, civil) or architectural discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in façade engineering and related building disciplines.
• Proven façade project delivery including curtain wall, glazing and cladding.
• Experience managing multiple projects to programme, budget and quality targets.
• Technical leadership on projects with mentoring of junior staff.
• Strong understanding of façade performance, weatherproofing and constructability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and oversee façade and structural design services from concept to construction documentation.
• Manage complex projects ensuring efficient, profitable, high‑quality delivery.
• Oversee project budgeting, invoicing oversight and cost control.
• Coordinate with multi‑disciplinary teams to achieve integrated outcomes.
• Support client relationships and contribute to business development activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a collaborative, high‑performing team culture.

Skills

Façade engineering

Structural engineering

Project management

Client liaison

Team mentoring

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering / Architectural degree

Job description

Inhabit, a multidisciplinary team in Perth, is seeking a Senior Façade Engineer to lead façade and structural design on high‑profile projects. You will deliver concept through construction documentation, ensure compliance with standards, and mentor others while contributing to the built environment.

Collaboration across BMU, Building Physics/ESD, Acoustics, and other disciplines is expected, along with client liaison and business development support.