Senior Facade Engineer

Facade Today; København; On-site; DKK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Profit sharing

Flexible working

Job summary

Arup in Copenhagen seeks a Senior Façade Engineer to lead complex façade projects, driving design from concept to contract. You will manage projects, coordinate with architects and engineers, and push high-performance envelope solutions that balance aesthetics with technical rigor.

The role demands client leadership, bid involvement, and a proactive approach to knowledge sharing and team development within a global façade engineering group.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a consultancy or similar environment.
• Experience leading your discipline on complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of sector-specific legislation, code requirements and design guidance.
• Ability to work with clients and to represent Arup at a senior level.
• Proven track record of working on multiple projects concurrently under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own projects and junior engineers to deliver quality façade solutions on time and on budget.
• Take a lead design role in facade and building envelope projects, standalone or multi-disciplinary.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to ensure aesthetic and technically compliant designs.
• Translate client requirements into a clear project delivery approach and communicate effectively.
• Support bids and business development, building a network of clients and colleagues.
• Oversee design and engineering strategies across projects and influence team capability.

Skills

Project leadership

Facade design

Code compliance

Architect collaboration

BIM/digital modelling

Report writing

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

Senior Façade Engineer

Copenhagen, Denmark

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Copenhagen

Lead the way in innovative façade design, creating sustainable and impactful building solutions for today and tomorrow.

Arup is an independent firm of engineers, consultants, designers, planners and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional worldwide. Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We take pride in shaping iconic projects that combine innovation, sustainability, and functionality. Our work in Denmark includes groundbreaking projects like the Cityringen Metro, BLOX and the Camp Adventure observation tower. We are a growing, dynamic office of 100 staff, with a mix of Danish and international talents, and our office is located in the heart of Copenhagen centre.

Our Technical Specialist Services team in Copenhagen is a core driver of Arup's commitment to sustainable development. The team is being in rapid growth as part of our presence in Denmark and the Nordics. The specialist team currently consists of eight highly skilled engineers and architects specializing in materials, facades, and fire engineering. We are passionate about delivering innovative solutions that maximise quality and minimise environmental impact. As part of our multidisciplinary team, you'll contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects across Scandinavia and internationally, collaborating with experts from various disciplines.

As part of our global Façade Engineering team, you’ll play a critical role in delivering high-performance, aesthetically appealing, and durable building envelope solutions. We work closely with clients and architects to develop creative and sustainable designs that push the boundaries of innovation. Our team’s expertise spans from conceptual design to construction, ensuring the successful realization of some of the world’s most iconic projects.

The Opportunity

This Is Your Chance To Join a Leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy, Working On Some Of The Most Exciting And Challenging Projects Both In Denmark And Abroad. As a Senior Façade Engineer At Arup, You Will

• Manage your own projects and junior engineers to deliver quality façade engineering solutions on time and on budget.
• Take a lead design role in facade and building envelope projects: both standalone and multi-disciplinary projects.
• Work with architects and other engineers to develop designs which consider aesthetics as well as being technically appropriate and code compliant.
• Translate Client requirements into an appropriate and clear project delivery approach, making sound decisions and communicating effectively at all levels both internally and externally.
• In partnership with the Team/Discipline Leader, assist the ongoing development of a high-performance engineering team by dissemination of knowledge to other engineers throughout the firm.
• Provide support in the preparation of bids.
• Work on a diverse, exciting range of projects from conceptual design development through to handing over landmark projects in the built environment.
• Be responsible for fee proposals, undertaking business development activities, and establishing a network of clients/colleagues in Arup, and outside Arup.
• Manage others in the development and implementation of design and engineering strategies, projects, and research initiatives.
• Responsible for the overall design, technical delivery, quality and/or management of façade design and engineering of small to large, complex projects, co‑ordinating with other design team members and project stakeholders.
• Responsible for enhancing the capability and reputation of the Arup Façade Engineering team in the group, the wider discipline, and beyond.
• Responsible for the development and/or implementation of plans for the long-term benefit of the team and wider discipline.
• Provide information on façade engineering to other engineers within the company, conduct design reviews, and assist in the development of junior engineers.

Does this role inspire you?

We're looking for someone who is passionate about Fire design. These are the essential skills and qualifications for the position:

Essential

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a consultancy or similar environment.
• Experience of leading your discipline on complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of appropriate sector specific legislation, code requirements and design guidance.
• Knowledge of key suppliers and manufacturers serving this discipline and the products available.
• Capable of undertaking facade design and engineering from Concept to Contract issue.
• An understanding of construction phase elements.
• Ability to work with a range of clients and to represent Arup at a senior level.
• Ability to support in the preparation and presentation of bids.
• Manage others in the development and implementation of strategies, projects and research initiatives.
• Possess excellent report writing and communication skills; being creative, collaborative and engaging.
• Strong competencies in the typical suite of office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF read/writing).
• A good understanding of BIM and an enthusiasm for driving digital transformation the way we work and what we deliver.
• Proven track record of working on multiple projects concurrently, working to tight deadlines, and managing multiple priorities.
• Understand and manage the scope and relevant programme constraints of projects.
• Enthusiasm for sustainable building design, together with a good understanding of UN SDG’s and their implementation at a project level.

Beneficial

• Fluency in Danish or other Scandinavian language.
• Strong Project Management and Team Management experience.
• Strong client-facing and presentation skills.
• Experience with using advanced modelling software such as Revit.
• Knowledge and experience working with local legislation and design guidance.

Why Arup?

At Arup, we believe in rewarding our members for their contributions to our shared success. As a trust‑owned company, we have the freedom to pursue meaningful work that aligns with our purpose and values. We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits That Work For You

Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.

Global Opportunities:

Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short‑term or long‑term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.

Financial Well-being & Ownership:

Receive a competitive salary and benefits package

Wellbeing and Culture

At Arup we are committed to fostering a healthy working culture by offering a range of health and wellbeing benefits, including health insurance, flexible working schemes, wellness programmes and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

We strive to embed inclusion in our way of working, our interactions with one another and the projects we deliver. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for talented people of any background, based on merit, fairness and respect, and share in Arup's success through our global profit‑sharing programme.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You'll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible.

Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?