Senior Facade Engineer

Purosearch; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Competitive salary

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd is seeking a Senior Façade Engineer to lead complex façade design across multiple projects in London. You will develop high-performance curtain walling, rainscreen and building envelope solutions, coordinating with architects, structural engineers and contractors.

The role offers hybrid working with 2 days remote per week and opportunities to advance within a globally recognised engineering consultancy.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of façade systems including curtain walling and rainscreen cladding.
• Experience performing façade design calculations and assessments.
• Good knowledge of British Standards and Eurocodes.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong communication with clients and project stakeholders.
• Mentoring junior engineers is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of façade packages across project stages.
• Oversee façade design calculations and technical specs.
• Develop innovative façade solutions for envelope systems.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers and contractors.
• Review drawings, calculations and submissions.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Participate in design meetings with stakeholders.
• Support delivery from concept to construction.

Skills

Facade engineering

Curtain walling

Building envelope

Job description

Working Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days working from home

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

The Opportunity

We are currently working with an established, internationally recognised multidisciplinary engineering consultancy who are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Façade Engineer to join their London office.

The business has built an impressive reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions across some of the world's most technically challenging and architecturally ambitious projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced façade professional to take ownership of complex projects, contribute to innovative façade designs and work alongside a highly skilled team of engineers, architects and technical specialists.

The successful candidate will play an important role in the technical delivery of projects, working closely with clients, architects, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams from concept through to construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design and development of complex façade engineering packages across multiple project stages.
• Undertake and oversee façade design calculations, structural assessments and technical specifications.
• Develop innovative façade solutions, including curtain walling, cladding systems and bespoke building envelope designs.
• Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, contractors and specialist subcontractors to ensure effective design integration.
• Review technical drawings, calculations, specifications and subcontractor design submissions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, supporting their professional development.
• Attend design meetings, contribute to technical discussions and maintain strong relationships with project stakeholders.
• Support project delivery through to construction, providing technical input and resolving design-related challenges.

Requirements

• Strong technical understanding of façade systems, including curtain walling, rainscreen cladding and bespoke building envelope solutions.
• Experience undertaking structural calculations and façade design assessments.
• Good understanding of relevant British Standards, Eurocodes and industry guidance.
• Experience managing technical design packages and coordinating with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with clients and project stakeholders.
• Previous experience supporting or mentoring junior engineers would be advantageous.

What's On Offer?

• Opportunity to join an internationally recognised engineering consultancy.
• Exposure to prestigious, technically challenging and architecturally ambitious projects.
• Involvement in innovative façade engineering and building envelope solutions.
• A collaborative working environment alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists.
• Hybrid working arrangement, with 2 days working from home per week.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and continued professional development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, dependent on experience.