Assoitcate Facade Engineer

Bimplus; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Hybrid working

Enhanced pension contribution

Ongoing CPD and chartership support

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Bimplus is actively seeking an Associate Façade Engineer to lead projects from concept through to completion, delivering technical expertise on façade systems and acting as a trusted advisor to clients, architects, and contractors.

You will join a collaborative, technically driven team that works across a diverse portfolio and provides mentoring to junior engineers, with involvement in business development and a clear path to leadership.

Qualifications

• Degree level in a relevant engineering field.
• Experience in façade engineering or building envelope consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of façade engineering projects across multiple sectors.
• Manage client relationships and act as the primary technical point of contact.
• Provide technical advice on curtain walling, rainscreen cladding, glazing, roofing, and specialist façade systems.
• Carry out façade design reviews, calculations, specifications and technical reports.
• Attend client meetings, design workshops, and site inspections.
• Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, contractors, and manufacturers.
• Assist with fee proposals, project planning, and resource management.
• Support business development activities and help generate new opportunities.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards.

Skills

Facade engineering

Client management

Mentoring

Project leadership

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Façade Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Are you an experienced Façade Engineer looking to take the next step in your career with greater technical responsibility, client ownership, and leadership opportunities?

We are working with a highly respected building envelope consultancy that is looking to appoint an Associate Façade Engineer to support the continued growth of its façade engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-profile projects while helping to develop both the business and junior engineers.

You’ll be joining a collaborative, technically driven team that works across a diverse portfolio of projects including commercial, residential, mixed-use, healthcare, education, and complex landmark developments.

The Role

As an Associate Façade Engineer, you will lead projects from concept through to completion, providing technical expertise on a wide range of façade systems while acting as a trusted advisor to clients, architects, and contractors.

You will also contribute to business development, mentor junior engineers, and help shape the future direction of the team.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of façade engineering projects across multiple sectors.

Manage client relationships and act as the primary technical point of contact.

Provide technical advice on curtain walling, rainscreen cladding, glazing, roofing, and specialist façade systems.

Carry out façade design reviews, calculations, specifications, and technical reports.

Attend client meetings, design workshops, and site inspections.

Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, contractors, and manufacturers.

Assist with fee proposals, project planning, and resource management.

Support business development activities and help generate new opportunities.

Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards.

About You

Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Façade Engineering, or a related discipline.

Extensive experience within façade engineering or building envelope consultancy.

Strong technical knowledge of façade systems, materials, structural behaviour, thermal performance, weatherproofing, and relevant industry standards.

Experience leading multidisciplinary projects and managing client relationships.

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Commercial awareness and the ability to identify opportunities for business growth.

Experience mentoring or managing engineers.

Chartered status (CEng) or working towards chartership is highly desirable.

What's on Offer?

Annual bonus.

Hybrid and flexible working.

Clear pathway to Associate Director level.

Enhanced pension contribution.

Ongoing CPD and chartership support.

Generous annual leave allowance.

Opportunity to work on prestigious UK and international projects.

Friendly, collaborative, and technically excellent working environment.

If you're an experienced Façade Engineer looking to take on a leadership role where you can influence major projects, build lasting client relationships, and play a key role in a growing consultancy, we'd love to hear from you.