Facade engineer

Posting date:	24 February 2026
Salary:	£38,000 to £55,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	26 March 2026
Location:	B1 1AY
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Purosearch
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	JOB-57312-20726

Summary

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