Chartered Structural Engineer (Faades)
Location: Leicestershire
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Sector: Structural Engineering / Building Consultancy
We are seeking a talented and experienced Chartered Structural Engineer with a strong background in building faades to join a growing and dynamic engineering team.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile projects, delivering innovative faade and structural solutions across a range of sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver structural engineering design on faade and building envelope projects
- Carry out structural analysis and calculations for faade systems (including glass, cladding, curtain walling, and support systems)
- Provide technical input across all project stages, from concept through to construction
- Collaborate with architects, contractors, and specialist faade consultants
- Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and regulations (Eurocodes / British Standards)
- Review and approve drawings, specifications, and calculations
- Support junior engineers and contribute to team development
- Attend client meetings and act as a technical point of contact
About You
- Chartered Engineer (CEng), ideally with MIStructE or MICE
- Proven experience as a Structural Engineer within consultancy or specialist engineering environments
- Strong experience working with faade systems / building envelopes
- Solid understanding of structural materials including steel, concrete, aluminium, and glass
- Experience with structural analysis and design software (e.g. Tekla, Robot, ETABS, SAP2000)
- Excellent communication skills and ability to manage stakeholders
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and commercially aware
Desirable Experience
- Experience working on complex or high-rise buildings
- Knowledge of faade-specific standards and testing requirements
- Temporary works or connection design experience
- Exposure to international projects
Why Join?
- Work on architecturally complex and high-profile developments
- Opportunity to specialise further in faade engineering
- Clear pathway for career progression
- Collaborative and forward-thinking team environment
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Applications
If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more, please apply online today, attaching a copy of your current CV.
Due to the vast number of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants; therefore, only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear anything back within 7 days of submitting your application, you have unfortunately not been selected.
Linsco is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered on their merits regardless of background, characteristics or personal circumstances. xiskglj All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.
How to prepare for a job interview at Linsco Ltd.
✨Know Your Façade Systems
Make sure you brush up on your knowledge of façade systems, including glass, cladding, and curtain walling. Be ready to discuss specific projects where you've applied this expertise, as it shows you're not just familiar with the theory but have practical experience too.
✨Showcase Your Technical Skills
Prepare to talk about your experience with structural analysis and design software like Tekla or ETABS. Bring examples of how you've used these tools in past projects, as this will demonstrate your technical proficiency and problem-solving abilities.
✨Communicate Effectively
Since you'll be collaborating with architects and contractors, practice articulating your ideas clearly. Think about how you can explain complex engineering concepts in a way that’s easy for non-engineers to understand, which will highlight your communication skills.
✨Understand Regulations and Standards
Familiarise yourself with relevant standards and regulations, such as Eurocodes and British Standards. Be prepared to discuss how you've ensured compliance in your previous work, as this shows your attention to detail and commitment to quality.
