Associate Director - Facade Engineering

Job Title: Associate Director

Industry: Fa�ade Engineering

Location: Manchester

Salary: 100,000

Responsibilities:

• Manage a number of projects, monitoring project performance against timelines, resourcing, fees, and change control.


• Work closely with clients, architects, and other engineering consultants to determine the best facade design outcomes.


• Oversee senior and project engineers in the production of deliverables coordinated with other parties.


• Ensure a high standard of work across the group, responsible for developing and delivering best practice guidance and internal processes.


• Deliver training and knowledge sharing to junior staff.


• Participate in internal R&D initiatives and oversee the production of technical notes.


• Develop relationships with clients, architects, and collaborators.


• Monitor and report on project progress.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A degree in engineering, architecture, or materials science (preferably with a relevant postgraduate degree).


• 8+ years of proven experience in facade design and detailing in a consulting capacity from concept stage through execution.


• Proven experience on complex, technically demanding projects of the highest architectural quality.


• Excellent design skills and a collaborative approach.


• Ability to develop and maintain client relationships.


• Leadership abilities in the engineering aspects of facades.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing design reports, presentations, and technical notes.


• Proficiency in visual communication, covering sketches, drawings, and preferably 3D modeling.


• Good working knowledge of BS/EN, CWCT, and relevant international standards.


• Experience with off-site and on-site test methods (CWCT / AAMA).


• Chartered membership of a relevant professional institution (CIBSE, ICE, IStructE).


• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.


• Proven ability in the process, technical, and financial aspects of project management.