Senior Façade Design Engineer

Bimplus; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Company pension

Professional development

Job summary

Bimplus is seeking a Senior Façade Design Engineer to lead technical design and coordination of curtain walling, cladding and building envelope systems on prestigious UK developments. You will mentor junior staff and collaborate closely with architects, structural engineers and clients to deliver projects on time and to high quality standards.

The role offers hybrid working options, ongoing professional development, and a clear progression path towards Principal or Design Manager roles across

Qualifications

• Degree in civil/structural/mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of curtain walling, cladding, glazing and building envelope systems.
• Experience producing design documentation and calculations.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and coordination of façade systems from concept to completion.
• Produce detailed design calculations, reports and fabrication drawings.
• Coordinate with architects, structural engineers and contractors.
• Attend client and design team meetings and mentor junior staff.
• Support value engineering and manage multiple projects to schedule.

Skills

Curtain walling

Cladding

Glazing

Building envelope

AutoCAD

Revit (desirable)

Structural analysis software (TEDDS/RO

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

TEDDS

Robot

Job description

Are you an experienced Façade Design Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? We are working with a well-established façade specialist delivering high-profile projects across the UK, who are looking to add a Senior Façade Design Engineer to their growing technical team.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of complex façade packages from concept through to completion, working on prestigious residential, commercial, mixed-use and high-rise developments.

The Role

As a Senior Façade Design Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the technical design and coordination of façade systems, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest quality, programme and commercial standards.

You will work closely with architects, structural engineers, contractors and clients while mentoring junior members of the design team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering of curtain walling, rainscreen cladding, windows and bespoke façade systems.
• Produce detailed design calculations, technical reports and engineering solutions.
• Prepare and review fabrication drawings, installation details and design documentation.
• Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, contractors and specialist suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with current Building Regulations, CWCT guidance and relevant British Standards.
• Attend client, design team and site meetings.
• Provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and designers.
• Assist with value engineering and design optimisation.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining programme deadlines.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of curtain walling, cladding, glazing and building envelope systems.
• Experience producing structural calculations and technical design documentation.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, with knowledge of Revit desirable.
• Experience using structural analysis software such as TEDDS, Robot or similar is advantageous.
• Excellent understanding of UK Building Regulations and façade performance requirements.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary with regular reviews.
• Performance-related bonus.
• Hybrid working options.
• Company pension.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Support towards Chartership (if applicable).
• Opportunity to work on landmark projects across the UK.
• Clear progression into Principal or Design Manager positions.

If you're an experienced Façade Design Engineer looking to join a forward-thinking business delivering technically challenging projects, we'd love to hear from you.