Facade Engineer

Bimplus; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Professional development

Bonus scheme

Pension

Annual leave

Job summary

Bimplus, a leading international engineering consultancy, invites a Façade Engineer to design and deliver façade systems from concept to construction on high-profile UK and international projects.

You will work with architects and structural engineers, progress toward Chartered status, and enjoy hybrid working, clear career progression, and a comprehensive training programme.

Competitive salary, annual reviews, generous leave, and pension are provided.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in façade engineering or building envelope design.
• Knowledge of curtain walling, rainscreen cladding, glazing systems.
• Experience producing engineering calculations and technical reports.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Chartered status or working towards chartership is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Produce façade designs and technical solutions for new-build and refurbishment projects.
• Undertake structural and thermal assessments of façade systems.
• Prepare calculations, technical reports and design documentation.
• Develop specifications and review contractor proposals.
• Attend design team meetings, site inspections and project reviews.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams through all project stages.
• Ensure designs comply with BS/Eurocodes and Building Regulations.
• Support junior engineers and drive technical excellence.

Job description

Join a Leading International Engineering Consultancy

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Façade Engineer to join one of the UK's most respected multidisciplinary engineering consultancies. Working alongside a highly experienced façade team, you will play a key role in delivering innovative building envelope solutions across a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects throughout the UK and internationally.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to further their career within a collaborative environment that offers genuine technical progression, exposure to landmark developments, and structured professional development.

The Role

As a Façade Engineer, you will be involved in the design, specification and delivery of façade systems from concept through to construction. You will work closely with architects, structural engineers and specialist contractors to develop technically robust and commercially viable façade solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce façade designs and technical solutions for a range of new-build and refurbishment projects.
• Undertake structural and thermal assessments of façade systems.
• Prepare calculations, technical reports and design documentation.
• Develop specifications and review contractor proposals.
• Attend design team meetings, site inspections and project reviews.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout all project stages.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant British Standards, Eurocodes and current Building Regulations.
• Support junior engineers and contribute to technical excellence across the team.

About You

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

Experience working within façade engineering or building envelope design.

Good understanding of curtain walling, rainscreen cladding, glazing systems and façade materials.

Knowledge of structural analysis and engineering principles.

Experience producing engineering calculations and technical reports.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Working towards Chartered Engineer status (or already Chartered) would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary with annual reviews.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Industry-leading training and professional development.
• Support towards Chartership.
• Exposure to some of the UK's most prestigious and technically challenging projects.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Performance-related bonus.
• Clear career progression within a globally recognised consultancy.