Facade Engineer

Job Title: Facade Engineer

Level: Intermediate, Senior

Industry: Facade Engineering

Location: London, Home Counties

Salary: £40,000 – £80,000

Role and Responsibility

* Design and develop façade systems for commercial, residential, industrial, and mixed-use projects.

* Prepare detailed façade engineering calculations, specifications, and technical reports.

* Coordinate curtain walling, cladding, glazing, rainscreen, and structural façade elements.

* Review architectural drawings and ensure façade systems meet project requirements.

* Conduct structural and thermal performance assessments for façade components.

* Ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations, CWCT standards, and fire safety requirements.

* Collaborate with architects, structural engineers, contractors, and consultants throughout the project lifecycle.

* Produce façade design solutions that balance aesthetics, performance, sustainability, and cost efficiency.

* Support value engineering exercises to optimise façade systems and materials.

* Review material selections including aluminium, steel, glass, composite panels, and insulation products.

* Assist in the preparation of tender documentation and contractor packages.

* Attend client meetings, technical workshops, and site coordination meetings.

* Conduct site inspections to monitor installation quality and compliance with approved drawings.

* Identify and resolve technical design issues during construction phases.

* Review fabrication drawings and subcontractor submissions for technical accuracy.

* Carry out wind load, thermal movement, acoustic, and water penetration assessments.

* Liaise with suppliers and manufacturers regarding façade systems and performance criteria.

* Ensure façade designs meet energy efficiency and sustainability targets such as BREEAM standards.

* Support façade testing procedures including air, water, structural, and impact testing.

* Maintain project documentation, calculations, and revision records accurately.

* Assist with project programming, budgeting, and delivery deadlines.

* Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance where required.

* Stay up to date with façade technology advancements, legislation, and industry best practices.

* Support health and safety compliance in line with CDM regulations and company policies.

* Deliver projects to a high technical standard while maintaining client satisfaction and commercial awareness.

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