Technical Director - Facades & External Walls

JENSEN HUGHES; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jensen Hughes in the UK seeks a Technical Director: Facades to lead senior technical delivery across façade and external wall projects. You will combine deep technical expertise with team leadership, quality assurance and client engagement, working with the Director of Facades and the wider Fire Engineering leadership.

You will mentor engineers, set technical standards, oversee governance and risk management, and contribute to fee strategy and resourcing to support growth of our façade

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related technical discipline (or equivalent demonstrable experience).
• Chartered or working towards chartership (desirable).
• Extensive experience in façade and/or external wall engineering.

Responsibilities

• Act as a senior technical authority for façade and external wall systems, including fire performance, testing, appraisal, and remediation strategies.
• Provide technical oversight, peer review, and sign-off for complex and high-risk façade deliverables.
• Lead the technical approach on complex façade and external wall appointments.
• Represent Jensen Hughes in senior technical discussions with clients, design teams, contractors, and regulators.
• Mentor and support engineers across the façade and external wall team, contributing to capability development and performance review.

Skills

Facade engineering

Technical leadership

Client engagement

Mentoring engineers

Governance & QA

Education

Engineering degree (BEng/MEng)

Chartered (desirable)

Job description

This role provides senior technical leadership across façade and external wall projects, bridging deep technical expertise with team leadership, quality assurance, and client engagement. You will work closely with the Director of Facades, an additional Technical Director, the Facades team, and the wider Fire Engineering leadership to support the delivery and growth of our façade consultancy services across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Act as a senior technical authority for façade and external wall systems, including fire performance, testing, appraisal, and remediation strategies.
• Provide technical oversight, peer review, and sign-off for complex and high-risk façade deliverables.
• Ensure façade engineering advice is proportionate, risk-based, and aligned with relevant legislation, guidance, and internal governance requirements.
• Lead the technical approach on complex façade and external wall appointments.
• Represent Jensen Hughes in senior technical discussions with clients, design teams, contractors, and regulators.
• Identify, assess, and manage technical risk across façade and external wall projects.
• Support the development and application of internal technical standards, guidance notes, and quality assurance processes.
• Mentor and support engineers across the façade and external wall team, contributing to capability development and performance review.
• Support the Director - Facades in service line development, including technical input to fee strategy, workload planning, and resourcing.
• Contribute to maintaining Jensen Hughes' reputation for high-quality, independent technical advice.

What we will expect from you

• Delivery of high-quality, defensible technical advice on complex projects.
• Effective technical governance, peer review, and risk management.
• Positive client feedback and repeat appointments.
• Demonstrated development and progression of technical staff.
• Contribution to the strength and credibility of the façade and external wall service line.

Qualifications and experience

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent demonstrable experience).
• Chartered or working towards chartership (desirable).
• Extensive experience in façade and/or external wall engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent technical judgement on complex and high-risk projects.
• Strong understanding of façade systems, materials, construction techniques, and performance.
• Experience in technical governance, peer review, and quality assurance.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical matters clearly to clients and stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring and supporting engineers at varying levels.
• Willingness to travel to project sites across the UK as required.

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering - a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields - from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.

Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.

At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization. Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.

Job Overview

Role can be based in any of our UK offices. Jensen Hughes is a company fiercely committed to our purpose, our clients, and each other. Every single member of our team is essential to our success. Due to the continued growth and success of our External Walls and Facades team, we have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Director: Facades to join our market leading UK team.