Graduate Façade/External Walls Engineer 2026 Start - London in Manchester

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering. Our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.

Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. We have a great opportunity for Graduate Façade Engineers to join us across the UK and Ireland and become part of our 1,500+ global employees who work together to advance the science of safety every day.

The Graduate Façade / External Walls Engineer supports the delivery of façade engineering and external wall fire consultancy services under the supervision of senior engineers. The role provides structured exposure to façade systems, external wall fire performance, and building envelope design, with an emphasis on developing core engineering skills across structural, thermal, and fire performance disciplines.

Responsibilities:

• Support the review of architectural drawings, specifications, and technical information relating to façade and external wall systems.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports, including external wall fire assessment reports, façade engineering notes, and supporting appendices.
• Support external wall fire safety assessments, including PAS 9980–led appraisals and related desktop studies.
• Participate in site inspections and intrusive surveys to establish external wall and façade build-ups, materials, fixings, and fire stopping provisions.
• Assist with thermal engineering tasks, including thermal bridging reviews, U-value assessments, condensation risk inputs, and interpretation of modelling outputs under supervision.
• Assist with structural engineering tasks related to façade systems, including basic load paths, fixings concepts, and interpretation of structural calculations prepared by senior engineers.
• Support the coordination and review of test evidence, certifications, and product data relevant to façade and external wall performance.
• Assist senior engineers with coordination between internal disciplines and external stakeholders.
• Attend site visits, design meetings, and client meetings as required, under supervision.
• Maintain accurate records, site notes, and project documentation in accordance with internal procedures.
• Actively participate in training, mentoring, and professional development activities.
• Work in accordance with Jensen Hughes quality, safety, and governance procedures at all times.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Master’s degree (achieved or expected) in Façade Engineering, Civil or Structural Engineering, Architecture, Building Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
• Basic understanding of building design and construction principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Willingness to learn and develop technical capability within a consultancy environment.
• Interest in façade engineering, external walls, and fire safety.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

If you’re passionate about façades, fire safety, and sustainable building design, and you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on the safety and resilience of our built environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Our Graduate Development Programme gives you hands-on project work, mentorship, and the support to work toward professional accreditation. Over two years, you’ll gain experience across fire engineering and related disciplines, setting you up for a successful, impactful career.