FaÇAde Engineer

Purosearch; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in the construction sector is looking for an experienced Facade Engineer to deliver robust design solutions. This UK-based role involves developing façade engineering designs, ensuring safety and compliance. The ideal candidate has a strong track record in façade consultancy, and familiarity with design tools like AutoCAD and Revit. This opportunity offers a competitive salary, remote working with occasional site visits, and long-term progression possibilities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Remote working arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Facade Engineer in construction or consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of façade materials and building regulations.
• Experience with façade design tools and systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop façade engineering design concepts and specifications.
• Provide guidance on façade systems and fire safety.
• Conduct inspections and assessments of façade structures.

Skills

Facade materials

Technical writing

Communication

Building regulations

Tools

THERM

AutoCAD

Revit

Rhino

Job description

Overview

A leading organisation within the construction and safety engineering sector is seeking an experienced Facade Engineer to support complex projects across the UK. This opportunity is ideal for a highly capable Facade Engineer who can deliver robust façade design solutions while ensuring high standards of safety, compliance, and performance.

The role is London-based, operating remote with occasional site visits across the UK as required.

You MUST have full and unrestricted Right to Work in the UK. Candidates without clear Right to Work in the UK cannot be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver detailed façade engineering design concepts, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Provide expert guidance on façade systems, fire safety, compliance, and overall building envelope performance.
• Carry out inspections, assessments, and reporting on existing façade structures.
• Work collaboratively with architects, contractors, designers, and safety specialists to create fully compliant façade solutions.
• Support project stages from early feasibility through design, installation, testing, and completion.
• Contribute technical expertise to ensure projects meet regulatory requirements and best-practice standards.
• Promote continuous improvement and innovation across all façade engineering processes.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven track record as a Facade Engineer within construction, façade consultancy, engineering design, or related disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of façade materials, cladding systems, fire performance, building regulations, and BS/EN standards.
• Experience in thermal modelling, structural behaviour of façades, and façade system integration.
• Familiarity with façade design and analysis tools (THERM, AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, or similar).
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills.
• Strong understanding of compliance, safety principles, and risk management within façade design.
• Full Right to Work in the UK is mandatory — this role cannot offer sponsorship.

Preferred Qualities

• Working toward or already holding chartership status (e.g., CEng, MICE, MIStructE, MCIBSE).
• Experience working on large-scale commercial, residential, or public-sector façade projects.
• Awareness of sustainable façade technologies and modern construction methods.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Remote working arrangement with occasional project-related site visits.
• Involvement in high-profile UK façade and building-safety projects.
• Long-term progression opportunities and professional development.

Right to Work Requirement

Please note: Only applicants with full, unrestricted Right to Work in the UK will be considered for the Facade Engineer position. Sponsorship is NOT available.