Principal Façade Engineer — External Walls & Fire Safety

Jensen Hughes; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

33 days paid time off

Industry-leading pension scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Technical training resources

Flexible working hours

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Engineer in Birmingham to provide advanced technical delivery in façade engineering. Responsibilities include leading complex projects, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring quality deliverables. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or Architecture, significant experience in façade engineering, and strong report writing skills. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical discipline.
• Chartered or actively working towards chartership preferred.
• Significant experience in façade engineering and/or external wall fire consultancy.
• Strong understanding of façade systems, construction methods, and performance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery on façade and external wall projects.
• Exercise independent engineering judgement in relation to façade systems.
• Prepare and oversee external wall fire assessment reports.
• Act as the technical lead on allocated projects.

Skills

Façade engineering expertise

Strong report writing capability

Clear communication skills

Technical judgement

Education

Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Job description

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Engineer in Birmingham to provide advanced technical delivery in façade engineering. Responsibilities include leading complex projects, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring quality deliverables. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or Architecture, significant experience in façade engineering, and strong report writing skills. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance and flexible working arrangements.