Senior Faade Engineer
We are seeking a bright, enthusiastic, and drivenSenior Faade Engineerto join our growing team. You will be responsible for leading and managing faade design projects across a range of sectors including education, stadia, transport, residential, and commercial. Projects typically run from concept design through to detailed design and construction monitoring.
In this role, you will oversee day-to-day project delivery with minimal supervision, ensuring quality, budget, and programme requirements are met. You will liaise directly with clients and design teams, maintain strong professional relationships, and play a key role in mentoring junior engineers.
This position offers the opportunity to work on prestigious projects, develop leadership skills, and contribute to innovative engineering solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and coordinate faade engineering projects, ensuring delivery to the highest technical standards.
* Produce and review technical design information including drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports.
* Undertake and manage structural surveys, feasibility studies, and technical reports with clear findings and recommendations.
* Manage project finances and programmes on small to medium-sized projects.
* Collaborate effectively with clients, local authorities, architects, and consultants.
* Supervise and mentor junior engineers and CAD technicians, ensuring high-quality outputs.
* Support bid preparation, proposals, and business development activities.
* Prepare design and progress reports for internal and client review.
* Oversee site investigation works, including managing sub-contractors and reviewing results.
* Attend and contribute to design and site meetings, recording and following up on key actions.
* Ensure compliance with industry standards, CDM regulations, and ISO 19650 processes.
* Proactively contribute to the continuous improvement of practices and procedures.
Key Skills & ExperienceEssential
* HNC/HND in Civil or Structural Engineering.
* Strong understanding of faade physics and structural engineering principles.
* Proficiency in structural design for steel, aluminium, stainless steel, timber, and glass.
* Experience briefing and coordinating with CAD technicians.
* Track record of supervising and mentoring junior staff.
* Knowledge of British Standards/Eurocodes and CDM regulations.
* Strong organisational and time management skills.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal, and visual).
* Ability to work effectively within ISO 19650 environments.
Desirable
* Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
* Chartered status (ICE or IStructE).
* Working knowledge of SCIA and Tekla Building Designer.
* Strong decision-making and problem-solving ability.
Salary & Benefits
* Competitive salary package, commensurate with experience.
* 25 days annual leave (with additional days awarded for long service).
* Pension contribution (5%).
* Private healthcare.
* Performance-related bonus opportunities.
* Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) annual bonus potential.
* Holiday buy and sell scheme.
* Flexible and hybrid working options.
* Family-friendly policies.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Professional development and training support.
* Inclusive and diverse working environment.
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