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Stantec Senior / Principal Facade Engineer in Bristol, United Kingdom
Are you a highly technical facade engineer looking to apply rigorous engineering judgement to complex building envelopes? Join our expanding facade team, based in London or Bristol , and work on technically challenging facade engineering projects across the UK and beyond.
This role is engineering led. Strong technical capability in facade engineering is the key attribute we are seeking.
About the Role:
As a Senior Facade Engineer, you will lead the technical engineering, analysis, and delivery of facade systems from concept through to construction. You will take responsibility for the engineering performance, safety, and robustness of facade solutions, providing authoritative technical input to architects, contractors, and specialist suppliers.
Your Impact:
You will lead and manage 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 and review structural analysis and engineering calculations, considering loads, movements, fixings, tolerances, and system behaviour to ensure safe, compliant, and buildable solutions.
You will prepare and review technical drawings, details, specifications, and reports, and carry out technical reviews of specialist contractor submissions to ensure alignment with engineering intent and UK standards.
You will attend site to undertake technical inspections to review workmanship quality, specification compliance and design adherence.
About You:
You are a technically strong facade engineer with proven experience in engineering led facade design. You are comfortable taking ownership of engineering decisions and applying analytical thinking to complex problems.
Significant hands-on technical experience in facade engineering and design.
Strong understanding of facade structural behaviour, load paths, movement, and interface detailing.
In-depth knowledge of facade systems, materials, fixings, and construction methodologies.
Ability to produce and review engineering calculations, technical reports, and detailed design information.
Good understanding of UK building regulations and facade related standards and guidance.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and structural analysis software; Revit experience is beneficial but not essential.
Thermal engineering skills are desirable, including understanding of heat flow, thermal bridging, condensation risk, and facade related thermal performance calculations and modelling.
Qualifications:
MEng in Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Working towards, or holding, Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status.
Why Join Us
We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
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.
At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact careers.UK@stantec.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.
ReqID: 8650