Technical Director – Façade Engineering
Location: London.
Salary: £100,000 to £110,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits Package.
The Opportunity
A leading multidisciplinary engineering and building consultancy is seeking an experienced Technical Director to lead and grow its specialist façade engineering division.
This is a senior leadership position offering the opportunity to take full ownership of a growing business unit, driving commercial performance, technical excellence, strategic development, and team growth. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering high-profile façade engineering and building safety projects across the UK while helping shape the future direction of the service offering.
This role would suit an ambitious Associate Director, Director, or experienced façade engineering professional looking to take the next step into a business-critical leadership position.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Façade Engineering business unit, taking responsibility for commercial performance, profitability, growth strategy, and resource planning.
- Drive business development activities, identifying and securing new project opportunities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, developers, contractors, and industry stakeholders.
- Prepare, review, and negotiate fee proposals and project appointments.
- Oversee the delivery of façade engineering consultancy services across a diverse portfolio of projects.
- Provide technical leadership on façade design, compliance, and building safety matters.
- Lead external wall investigations, façade condition surveys, and compliance assessments.
- Review and approve technical reports, risk assessments, and advisory documents, including FRAEW, PAS 9980, EWS1, and related assessments.
- Recruit, mentor, and develop technical teams, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
- Ensure projects are delivered to the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
- Degree qualified in Engineering (Façade, Fire, Structural, Civil, or a related discipline).
- Chartered Engineer status and membership of a relevant professional institution.
- Minimum of 8 years' experience within façade engineering, building envelope consultancy, fire engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations, the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Order, and associated industry guidance.
- Demonstrable experience delivering façade safety and compliance assessments.
- Commercially aware with proven experience managing client relationships and generating new business opportunities.
- Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing teams and developing technical professionals.
- Excellent communication, report-writing, and stakeholder management skills.
What's on Offer
- Senior leadership position with significant autonomy and influence.
- Opportunity to lead and grow an established façade engineering team.
- Exposure to complex and high-profile projects across the built environment sector.
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing organisation.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Ongoing professional development and support for continued career growth.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong and commercially minded façade engineering professional to take ownership of a growing division and make a lasting impact within a highly respected consultancy environment.
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