Facade Engineer

Design the Future of Building Facades with Stantec - As a Facade Engineer, you will contribute to the engineering, analysis, and review of facade systems from concept through to construction. Working alongside experienced facade engineers, you will support the delivery of safe, compliant, and high performing facade solutions, providing technical input to architects, contractors, and specialist suppliers. Your Impact:

• You will support the delivery of projects from concept to completion, with particular focus on the technical design and performance of cladding, glazing, precast, and curtain wall systems.
• You will undertake structural engineering analysis and calculations, considering loads, movements, fixings, tolerances, and system behaviour to help develop safe, compliant, and buildable façade solutions.
• You will carry out thermal bridging and U-value assessments to evaluate the thermal performance of façade systems and support compliance with building regulations and sustainability objectives.
• You will assist in the preparation of technical drawings, details, specifications, and reports, and support the review of specialist contractor submissions to ensure alignment with design intent and UK standards.
• You will attend site visits and inspections to review workmanship quality, specification compliance, and design implementation.
  This role is engineering led. Strong technical capability, a willingness to learn, and an interest in facade engineering are the key attributes we are seeking., You are a motivated facade engineer with practical experience in facade engineering or building envelope design. You enjoy solving technical challenges, are keen to develop your engineering expertise, and are comfortable working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven experience in facade engineering, structural engineering, or building envelope design.
• Good understanding of facade systems, materials, and construction methodologies.
• Knowledge of facade structural behaviour, load paths, movement, and interface detailing.
• Experience producing engineering calculations, technical reports, drawings, or specifications.
• Understanding of UK building regulations and façade related standards and guidance.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with Revit and engineering analysis software is beneficial.
• Thermal engineering knowledge is desirable, including an understanding of thermal bridging, condensation risk, heat flow, and facade thermal performance.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues, clients, and project teams.
• MEng in Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Working towards, or holding Chartered Engineer status.
• We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named 'Best Place to Work' and 'International Consulting Firm of the Year' at the NCE Awards 2024.
• We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE.
• We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)
• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK & Ireland - we want you to be part of it!
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.
• About Stantec The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities. Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply.