Senior Façade Engineer: Lead Teams on Iconic Projects

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

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.