Assistant Façade Engineer

Inhabit; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Inhabit is seeking an Assistant Façade Engineer to join its Hong Kong office, focusing on facade design and engineering for projects across Asia. You will prepare calculation reports for government submissions and help review shop drawings and contractor calculations.

The role requires hands-on involvement in inspections and close collaboration with senior engineers, ensuring alignment with project goals and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in English and Cantonese with strong written and spoken communication.
• Higher Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant construction or engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineering of facades for building projects in Hong Kong and across Asia.
• Preparation of calculation reports for local government submissions.
• Assisting in the review of shop drawings and contractor-provided calculations.
• Attending inspections during construction, installation, and fabrication of concrete and steel structures.
• Participating in meetings with senior team members to provide engineering input to the design process.
• Daily communication with the engineering manager and team to ensure project alignment.

Skills

English-Cantonese communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Higher Diploma or Bachelor’s in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Eng.

Tools

AutoCAD

Engineering software familiarity

Job description

• Business Line: Energy and Sustainable Cities
• Type of contract: Permanent contract
• Service Line: Facade and Sustainibility
• Region: Asia Pacific
• Job Family: Technical Engineering

Company Description

Inhabit is a specialist consultancy focused on the design and advancement of the built environment. We are committed to making a positive impact at a global scale, with human experience central to our activities. Our solutions-led approach provides Inhabit with opportunities to work as creative design partners with acknowledged industry leaders in Architecture, Engineering and Sustainable Design from concept to completion. Our respective areas of expertise can be integrated to allow seamless interdisciplinary synergy and create buildings that are more relevant to our evolving society.

Designing a sustainable future starts with diversity. At Inhabit, we’re committed to building that future, wherever in the world that may be. We recognise that it is only through diversity that we can create the best built environment possible, which is accomplished in a climate of inclusion. If you share this belief, we invite and encourage you to join us in constructing that future with Inhabit.

Job Description

As our Hong Kong office continues to grow, undertaking new projects with some of Asia’s most prestigious and well-respected architecture firms and clients, we are seeking an Assistant Façade Engineer based in our Hong Kong office to join our team.

About the Role

The role includes:

• Design and engineering of facades for building projects in Hong Kong and across Asia.
• Preparation of calculation reports for local government submissions.
• Assisting in the review of shop drawings and contractor-provided calculations.
• Attending inspections during the construction, installation, and fabrication of concrete and steel structures.
• Participating in meetings alongside senior team members to provide engineering input to the design process.
• Daily communication with the engineering manager and team members to ensure project alignment.

Qualifications

Skills and Experience

• Higher Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant construction or engineering experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and familiarity with various engineering software.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills in both English and Cantonese.

Requirements (Preferred)

• Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis Software (e.g., Strand7, SAP2000).
• Experience in Structural Engineering.
• TCP T3 qualification under the RSE stream.
• Experience in preparing submissions for the Buildings Department is preferred.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
• Proficiency in Mandarin would be an advantage.