Façade Engineer & Building Envelope Specialist

Hollis; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

25 days’ annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Hollis is seeking an experienced Façade Engineer to join our growing specialist team in the UK. You’ll lead façade engineering commissions across Building Forensics, Technical Due Diligence, dilapidations, building safety and expert witness work, combining site investigations with detailed technical analysis.

You’ll manage multiple commissions, review designs and documentation, and advise on remediation strategies, contributing to the growth of our façade engineering practice in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Degree in Façade Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Building Surveying or another relevant subject.
• Strong technical knowledge of façade systems, including rainscreen cladding, curtain walling, external wall insulation, masonry façades and roofing interfaces.
• Experience undertaking façade inspections, defect investigations, technical assessments and cause analysis.
• Experience reviewing drawings, specifications, testing evidence and construction documentation.
• Good understanding of UK Building Regulations, CWCT guidance, British Standards and industry good practice.
• Strong report writing, analytical and communication skills, with commercial awareness and client-facing consultancy experience.
• Chartered status, or progress towards a professional qualification such as CEng, MSFE, MCIBSE or MRICS.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking façade inspections, condition surveys and intrusive investigations to diagnose defects.
• Reviewing façade designs, specifications, construction details, testing evidence and compliance documentation.
• Assessing external wall systems, including cladding, insulation, fire stopping and cavity barriers, and advising on remediation strategies.
• Providing façade and building envelope expertise across forensic investigations, Technical Due Diligence and wider consultancy instructions.
• Supporting expert witness and litigation-related appointments through clear technical analysis, evidence review and reporting.
• Preparing high-quality technical reports, remediation recommendations and practical advice for clients.
• Managing multiple commissions while maintaining technical quality, responsive client service and commercial awareness.
• Working collaboratively across Hollis and contributing to technical excellence, knowledge sharing and growth of our façade engineering offering.

Skills

Façade engineering

Building envelope

Client-facing consultancy

Report writing

Education

Degree in Façade Engineering or related

Job description

Hollis is seeking an experienced Façade Engineer to join our growing specialist team in the UK. You’ll lead façade engineering commissions across Building Forensics, Technical Due Diligence, dilapidations, building safety and expert witness work, combining site investigations with detailed technical analysis.

You’ll manage multiple commissions, review designs and documentation, and advise on remediation strategies, contributing to the growth of our façade engineering practice in a collaborative,