Façade Engineer

Jensen Hughes; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Fire Engineer for external wall assessments. The role involves reviewing architectural drawings, conducting site inspections, and producing reports to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have extensive knowledge of facades and fire safety design legislation. Flexible work options are available.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

33 days paid time off

Discretionary bonus scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Understanding and experience with report writing in Microsoft Word.
• Ability to manage your own workload and work independently.
• Desire to mentor and manage young professionals.

Responsibilities

• Review architectural drawings for compliance with fire safety.
• Conduct on-site inspections and intrusive surveys.
• Produce clear and comprehensive reports.

Skills

Knowledge of facades and building envelope systems

Knowledge of construction methods

Knowledge of passive fire protection products

Experience carrying out intrusive external wall surveys

Ability to read architectural drawings

Ability to author technical reports

Understanding of fire safety design legislation

Knowledge of refurbishment schemes

Job description

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.

Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.

At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization.

Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.

Job Overview

Role can be based – Any of these UK offices (London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, and Edinburgh).

Jensen Hughes is a company fiercely committed to our purpose, our clients, and each other, every single member of our team is essential to our success. We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Fire Engineer (External Wall Assessments) to join our market leading UK team.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role:

The successful candidate will perform critical fire engineering role for external wall construction, contributing to the industry wide improvement to fire life safety of for residential buildings post Grenfell. You will work closely with other members of our team across multiple offices to support our clients UK wide. Here at Jensen Hughes, our clients trust us to respond rapidly and deliver conclusive reports, of the highest technical standard. You will undertake reviews of external wall construction for both existing and new buildings by means of document/design reviews, on-site intrusive surveys of existing buildings, on-site inspections of new building work, fire risk appraisals of existing buildings and development of fire engineered solutions for new building designs.

Responsibilities

• Reviews of architectural drawings and specifications for external wall design relevant to fire life safety and compliance with Building Regulations, Fire Safety Order and PAS 9980
• On-site inspections of external wall construction new building works, for compliance with the design package and Building Regulations relevant to fire life safety
• On-site intrusive survey inspections to establish or verify the external wall construction existing buildings relevant to fire life safety provisions, including identification of products/materials and cavity barrier/fire stopping installation
• Risk based assessment of external wall construction of existing building in line with the methodology of PAS 9980 methodology
• Identification and review of building fire strategy key principles via desktop review of fire strategy reports, fire risk assessment reports, building plans or on-site inspection
• Production of clear and comprehensive reports to outline assessments made
• Supporting on the development of Fire Safety Strategy reports with input into principles relevant to risk of fire spread over the external walls, Building Regulation B4(1)
• Project resource management
• Assist with quality assurance processes as required
• Managing your own client base and exceeding client expectations
• Updating the technical knowledge base
• Supporting on fee proposals, business development and marketing material preparations
• Providing in-house CPD presentations when the need arises in your specialist area
• Keeping up to date with the latest guidance, product literature and sharing this knowledge with the wider organisation
• Travel to client sites for site inspection and meetings will be required on a regular basis with overnight stays likely.

Requirements and Qualifications

To set you up for success in this role from day one (at a minimum) the following qualifications/experience are required:

• Knowledge of facades and building envelope systems and interfaces (Cladding, curtain wall glazing, render, brickwork, custom solutions)
• Knowledge of construction methods, fire performance of external wall materials cavity barriers, fire stops and fire breaks.
• Knowledge of passive fire protection products, fire testing and products field of application
• Knowledge of waterproofing systems focusing on the system classification and the components reaction to fire and how this interfaces with the vertical façade
• Experience carrying out intrusive external wall surveys on a wide range of new and existing buildings such as high-rise residential, office buildings, large retail complexes, historic buildings
• The ability to read architectural drawings and specifications
• The ability to author technical reports with engineering judgement
• Extensive understanding of fire safety design legislation and guidance for a variety of buildings, including Building Regulations, Approved Document B, Fire Safety Order, and PAS 9980
• A knowledge of the fire risk assessment process and a general appreciation of general risk/hazards in the built environment
• Knowledge of refurbishment schemes and managing contractors on-site
• The ability to work at heights on scaffolding, elevated work platforms, building maintenance units, or the like
• Understanding and experience with report writing in Microsoft Word
• The ability to undertake works independently and manage your own workload
• The ability and desire to mentor and manage our young professionals including the Design Engineers

Why you should join Jensen Hughes:

• You will work with market-leading clients.
• You'll have support from the leadership team.
• You will have the backing of a leading international company.
• Career advancement with an established framework in place clearly defining expectations and outlining opportunities for promotion.

Our People Are Our Greatest Asset

At Jensen Hughes, we know that our people are the foundation of our success. To attract and retain the best talent, we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth.

Our UK and Ireland Benefits Include:

• Private medical insurance
• 33 days paid time off with an additional day after 3 years
• 4x life assurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced parental-related pay
• Recognition and reward programmes to celebrate team efforts
• Access to extensive technical training and resources

Supporting Your Work-Life Balance

We understand the importance of flexibility and balance. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time, and flexible working arrangements to suit both you and the business. We also offer:

• Flexible working hours and patterns including early Friday finish
• Enhanced holiday entitlement after three years
• The option to carry over up to five unused holiday days into the next year

Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.