Facade Engineer - Hybrid, PE, High-Impact Facades

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid contributions

Performance-based bonuses

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Facade Engineer for our client in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. The role focuses on designing and detailing facade systems, ensuring compliance with SA codes, and collaborating with architects and contractors to deliver high-quality facade solutions.

You will balance office design work with site visits, gaining exposure to significant regional projects and advancing expertise in materials and technologies that shape the architectural landscape of the Eastern Cape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher in engineering or architecture with strong facade focus.
• Minimum 5 years in facade engineering or facade design consultancy.
• Solid knowledge of facade materials (glass, metal, stone) and performance.
• Proficiency in CAD software and facade analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and detail facade systems (curtain walls, cladding, windows, roofing).
• Analyze thermal, acoustic, structural and weather performance of facades.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and project specs.
• Collaborate with architects, structural engineers and builders.
• Prepare detailed drawings, specs and documentation.
• Coordinate with manufacturers and subcontractors for fabrication/installation.
• Conduct site inspections to verify installation quality.

Skills

Facade engineering

Site supervision

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Civil)

Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Facade analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Facade Engineer for our client in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. The role focuses on designing and detailing facade systems, ensuring compliance with SA codes, and collaborating with architects and contractors to deliver high-quality facade solutions.

You will balance office design work with site visits, gaining exposure to significant regional projects and advancing expertise in materials and technologies that shape the architectural landscape of the Eastern Cape.