Façade Engineer

A highly respected consultancy is seeking an experienced Fa-ade Engineer to join their London team. This opportunity offers exposure to a wide range of projects nationwide, with a strong focus on fa-ade performance, fire safety, and innovation. The Fa-ade Engineer will play a central role in the design, assessment, and delivery of engineered solutions, contributing to both new build and remediation schemes.
The Fa-ade Engineer''s Role
The Fa-ade Engineer will be involved in developing fa-ade designs, carrying out technical assessments, and advising project teams and clients. Strong technical skills and an ability to provide practical, well-reasoned solutions are essential. Experience with Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls (FRAEWs) in line with PAS 9980:2022 is advantageous but not essential, as training and support will be provided. Core responsibilities include:
- Deliver fa-ade engineering services across a variety of projects
- Develop fa-ade designs, mark-ups, and technical assessments
- Carry out site inspections, factory visits, and prepare assessment reports
- Provide advisory support and undertake third-party reviews and verification
- Manage projects from inception to completion, including invoicing
- Identify and pursue new opportunities, build client relationships, and support fee proposals
- Work with standards including PAS 9980 and BS 8414, applying fire safety guidance.
The Fa-ade Engineer
- Experience in the fa-ade industry, ideally within a dedicated fa-ade consultancy
- Strong communication skills, client-facing ability, and concise report writing
- Understanding of fa-ade system design considerations, performance analysis, and testing procedures
- Technical curiosity, with the ability to develop tools and carry out calculations
- Proficiency with fa-ade and structural software
- Digital skills in 2D/3D modelling using CAD, Revit, and/or Rhino
- Confident user of Microsoft Office and related packages
- Ideally possessing a degree in Fa-ade, Structural, Civil, Mechanical, Fire, or related Engineering
- Familiarity with cladding remediation, legislation, and industry standards
- Chartership, or working towards Chartership, is desirable
In Return
- Salary: -40,000 - 50,000
- Pension scheme
- Private healthcare
- Paid professional memberships and chartership support
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Clear opportunities for career progression within a supportive consultancy
If you are a Fa-ade Engineer or fire safety professional and considering your career opportunities, then contact Stuart Miller at Brandon James.
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