Job Description

Façade Engineer

Location: Birmingham
Sector: Building Consultancy / Façade Engineering

An established and growing building consultancy is seeking a Façade Engineer to join its Birmingham-based team. This opportunity is ideal for an engineer with 3–4 years of experience who is looking to further develop their career within a consultancy environment, working on technically challenging and high-profile façade projects.

The Role

You will work alongside senior engineers delivering façade engineering services across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. The position offers strong exposure to regulatory processes, technical detailing, and client-facing consultancy work.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake façade design reviews and technical assessments

• Support and contribute to Gateway submissions and regulatory compliance processes

• Carry out façade inspections, surveys, and reporting

• Review drawings, specifications, and construction details

• Collaborate with architects, contractors, and wider design teams

• Provide technical input across all project stages

Requirements

• 3–4 years’ experience in façade engineering

• Consultancy background or demonstrable Gateway process experience

• Strong understanding of façade systems and materials

• Working knowledge of UK building regulations

• Ability to prepare clear and detailed technical reports

• Strong communication skills with client-facing capability

Desirable

• Architectural or design background

• Experience working on complex building envelope projects

• Clear interest in pursuing a consultancy-focused career

What’s On Offer

• Clear progression pathway within consultancy

• Exposure to high-profile and technically complex projects

• Supportive and collaborative team environment

• Ongoing professional development