Façade Engineer / Senior Façade Engineer
Manchester | £45,000-£52,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus
Full-Time | Hybrid (3–5 days on-site)
The Opportunity
We’re hiring a Façade Engineer or Senior Façade Engineer to join our Manchester office, supporting the design and delivery of new-build façade systems across commercial and selected residential projects. You''ll be involved from concept through construction, ensuring the performance, compliance, and quality of complex building envelope solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver technical façade design, detailing, and performance reviews
- Work with unitised curtain walling, rainscreen cladding, glazing, brick slip, and metal panel systems
- Produce clear, technical façade reports — fluency in English is essential
- Conduct site inspections, coordinate with project teams and monitor façade installation
- Align designs with UK Building Regulations, CWCT, fire, thermal, and acoustic standards
- Mentor junior staff (for senior-level hires)
What We’re Looking For
- 3–5 years’ experience in façade engineering or building envelope consultancy
- Degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, or Mechanical preferred); Architecture considered
- MSc in Façade Engineering is a bonus
- Strong knowledge of façade systems, materials, and detailing
- Excellent communication and report writing skills in professional English
- Experience with commercial new-builds
Package
- Salary: £45,000–£52,000 (based on experience)
- Car allowance
- Eligible for performance bonus (if joined before Sept 2025)
- Hybrid working: 3–4 days in-office; up to 5 for junior candidates
- Long-term development in high-profile façade design and consultancy