Associate Director Facades

Hydrock; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy seeks an entrepreneurial Façade Engineering Lead to develop a new business line. You will oversee façade projects, lead a team, and ensure high-quality, sustainable designs while collaborating with stakeholders and clients to achieve aesthetic excellence. This role offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment that values diversity and innovation.

Benefits

Collaborative environment

Career progression opportunities

Excellent health benefits

Flexible benefits, including climate perks

Early finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Proven success in business development and work-winning.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow Hydrock’s Façade Business.
• Manage the façade engineering process from concept to delivery.
• Conduct team leadership and client engagement.

Skills

Business Development

Team Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Architectural Engineering or related field

Job description

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We are seeking an entrepreneurial Façade Engineering Lead to develop and grow a new business line at Hydrock, now part of Stantec. You will leverage our multi-disciplinary offerings—including Civil & Structural, Mechanical & Electrical, and Fire Engineering—to attract clients and expand our façade engineering team. Collaborating closely with architects, project managers, and stakeholders, you will ensure the successful delivery of high-quality, sustainable, and aesthetically appealing building exteriors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Start and Grow Hydrock’s Façade Business: Lead all façade-related projects and be instrumental in winning bids across disciplines.
• Facade Design and Engineering: Oversee design and engineering, focusing on structural integrity, energy efficiency, material selection, and aesthetics.
• Client Engagement: Serve as the primary contact for clients on façade projects, addressing concerns and aligning with their vision.
• Team Leadership: Build and manage a team of façade engineers, providing guidance and support for professional growth.
• Project Management: Manage the entire façade engineering process from concept to construction documentation, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery.
• Collaboration: Work closely with architects and other engineering disciplines to integrate façade design seamlessly.
• Material Selection: Research and recommend innovative materials and systems to enhance performance, sustainability, and aesthetics.
• Quality Assurance: Implement quality control processes to meet industry standards and client expectations.
• Commercial Awareness: Advise on the commercial aspects of the façade team’s growth.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies for team expansion and project delivery.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven success in business development and work-winning.
• Experience in delivering projects within a multi-disciplinary consultancy environment, working with challenging clients on high-profile projects.
• Ability to build and lead a team of façade engineers.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, standards, and regulations internationally and domestically.
• Exceptional leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Creative problem-solving and attention to detail.

About Hydrock / Stantec:

We are a multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy of over 900 staff across 21 UK offices. Our mission is to be a ‘Force for Good,’ improving lives through sustainable and innovative engineering solutions. Recognized for outstanding sustainable projects, we have received numerous industry awards, including the Building’s Engineering Consultant of the Year 2023.

What We Offer:

• Supportive colleagues and a collaborative environment.
• Rewarding career progression and recognition.
• Opportunities to develop both soft and technical skills.
• Excellent health benefits and holiday entitlements.
• Early finish on Fridays (4 pm).
• Flexible benefits, including climate perks and EV leasing schemes.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a safe environment that supports all employees. We consider all applications based on qualifications and experience, making reasonable adjustments for disabilities or neurodiverse conditions.

Next Steps:

Apply via our careers site. We aim to review applications promptly. Shortlisted candidates will have a pre-screen call, followed by a formal interview via video or in person.

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