Civil Structural Engineer - Facades, Cladding & Curtain Walling

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Civil Structural Engineer with expertise in building envelope structures. This role involves planning and coordinating assessments of construction products, managing multiple projects, and ensuring quality standards are met. The company values its employees, offering competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and opportunities for professional development. With the option of hybrid working, this position is perfect for those who thrive in a structured yet adaptable environment and are passionate about delivering excellence to clients.

Benefits

Pension Contributions

Life Assurance

Generous Holiday Allowances

Employee Development Programs

Flexible Working Hours

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in relevant Engineering or Science discipline.
• Experience with facades, cladding, curtain walling, and roofing.

Responsibilities

• Research and assess construction product performance.
• Coordinate assessments and provide cost estimates.
• Support clients with ongoing assessment tasks.

Skills

Construction Performance Research

Project Management

Client Communication

Assessment Coordination

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

HND in Structural Engineering

Job description

Civil Structural Engineer (Facades, Cladding & Curtain Walling)

- Hertfordshire, UK (with option of HYBRID working)

A new vacancy for a Civil Structural Engineer (BUILDING ENVELOPE) with a leading UK provider of performance testing, assessment & approval services to product developers, manufacturers & installers in the Construction industry. Reporting to the company's offices in the Hertfordshire / North London area, the Civil Structural Engineer (BUILDING ENVELOPE) will have the option of hybrid/homeworking 2 days per week.

The main purpose of the Civil Structural Engineer (BUILDING ENVELOPE) role is to plan, coordinate, and carry out assessments of construction products and systems related to building envelope structures. You will manage multiple projects, prepare contract offers and estimates for the assessment of various types of construction products and systems related to building envelopes. The Civil Structural Engineer (BUILDING ENVELOPE) will also research and investigate aspects of construction product/system performance, work as part of a team contributing to team and individual targets, and regularly communicate with clients to ensure quality and standards are maintained.

About You:

The company seeks a Civil Structural Engineer passionate about excellence and committed to serving clients better. You should be comfortable working in a structured environment but adaptable when necessary. Ability to work independently or as part of a team and confidence to suggest improvements for efficiency are essential.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Research and investigate aspects of construction performance.
2. Assess fitness for purpose of products within contract periods and provide cost estimates.
3. Coordinate work and activities involved in assessments, including subcontracting work.
4. Carry out ongoing client support tasks, including assessment of factory surveillance reports.

Desired Skills & Technical Expertise:

• Degree/HND in relevant Engineering or Science discipline (such as Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering).
• Experience working with facades, cladding, curtain walling, and/or roofing.
• Experience in the construction industry, including materials like steel, concrete, timber; design, site, warranty companies, building control, product testing, fire engineering.

What the company offers:

The company values its people, investing heavily in training and development. It offers competitive salaries and benefits, including pension contributions, life assurance, generous holiday allowances, employee development programs (including sponsorship towards engineering charterships), flexible working hours, and the option to work from home 2 days per week.