Senior Facades Technical Director

Facade Today; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jensen Hughes seeks a Technical Director: Facades to provide high-level technical leadership across façade and external wall projects in the UK. You will govern quality, manage risk, and guide delivery with the Facades team and wider Fire Engineering leadership.

You will mentor engineers, support fee strategy, and ensure defensible engineering judgment on high‑risk projects while engaging with clients and regulators.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Chartered or working towards chartership is desirable.
• Extensive façade/external wall engineering experience.
• Independent technical judgement on complex, high-risk projects.
• Strong communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to UK project sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical leadership across façade/external wall projects.
• Governance, peer review and risk management for complex deliverables.
• Lead technical approach on complex façade appointments.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to capability development.
• Engage with clients, design teams, and regulators at senior levels.

Skills

Facade engineering

Technical governance

Mentoring engineers

Client engagement

Independent judgement

Strong communication

Education

Degree in Engineering or Architecture

Job description

Jensen Hughes seeks a Technical Director: Facades to provide high-level technical leadership across façade and external wall projects in the UK. You will govern quality, manage risk, and guide delivery with the Facades team and wider Fire Engineering leadership.

You will mentor engineers, support fee strategy, and ensure defensible engineering judgment on high‑risk projects while engaging with clients and regulators.