Associate Facade Engineer (Fire Engineering) Location: Manchester Type: Permanent, Full-Time Visa Sponsorship: Skilled Worker sponsorship available (subject to eligibility) A leading fire engineering consultancy is seeking an Associate Facade Engineer to join its Manchester office. This is a senior technical and strategic role focused on facade fire performance, external wall systems and regulatory compliance within the post-Building Safety Act landscape. This appointment will play a key role in strengthening the consultancy’s facade fire capability across complex, high-profile developments. The Role You will lead facade fire engineering strategy across a broad portfolio including high-rise residential, commercial, mixed-use and large regeneration schemes. The role combines deep technical expertise with leadership responsibility and client influence. Key responsibilities include: * Leading external wall and facade fire compliance strategies * Advising on cladding systems, cavity barriers, insulation materials and fire stopping * Supporting Gateway submissions under the Building Safety Act regime * Conducting and reviewing EWS1 assessments where required * Interpreting and advising on Approved Document B, BS 8414, BR 135 and related standards * Liaising with architects, facade consultants, contractors and regulators * Reviewing fire modelling outputs relevant to facade performance * Mentoring engineers and contributing to discipline growth * Supporting fee proposals and business development initiatives Requirements * Extensive experience in facade engineering within a fire consultancy environment * Typically 10 years’ industry experience * Degree qualified in Engineering, Fire Engineering or related discipline * Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations and facade fire standards * Proven experience delivering complex high-rise or large-scale projects * Confident client-facing communicator * Commercial awareness and ability to lead projects Chartered Engineer (CEng) status is highly desirable. Visa Sponsorship Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is available for suitably qualified candidates, subject to meeting UK Home Office eligibility requirements. This is an opportunity to take a leadership role within a technically respected consultancy in Manchester, contributing to major developments and shaping facade fire strategy at Associate level. The position offers influence, progression and involvement in a growing discipline area