Senior FaÇAde Design Engineer

Purosearch; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Company pension

Private healthcare

Professional development

Chartership support

Job summary

Purosearch partners with a well-established façade specialist delivering high-profile projects across the UK and is looking to add a Senior Façade Design Engineer to their growing technical team in London.

You will own complex façade packages from concept to completion, lead design and coordination of curtain walling, rainscreen cladding, windows and bespoke systems, and mentor junior engineers while liaising with architects, clients and contractors.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience within façade engineering or façade design.
• Excellent understanding of UK Building Regulations and façade performance requirements.

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 Building Regulations, CWCT guidance and relevant British Standards.
• Attend client, design team and site meetings.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and designers.
• Assist with value engineering and design optimisation.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining programme deadlines.

Skills

Strong communication

Client-facing

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

TEDDS

Robot

Job description

Senior Façade Design Engineer

Location:London (Hybrid)

Salary: £55,000 - £75,000 DOE + Benefits

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.
• 5+ years' experience within façade engineering or façade design.
• 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.
• Private healthcare.
• 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.