Company Overview
Our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities has positioned us at the forefront of fire protection engineering since 1939. We also excel in related security and risk‑based fields, including accessibility consulting, risk analysis, process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management and digital innovation.
Job Overview
These roles are open for our London office, with consideration for Manchester and Birmingham for exceptional candidates. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. The Graduate Façade / External Walls Engineer will support the delivery of façade engineering and external wall fire consultancy services under senior supervision, gaining exposure to façade systems, fire performance, and building envelope design.
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, such as 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.
Skills and Development
- Develop a sound understanding of façade systems, materials and construction methods.
- Build familiarity with external wall fire safety principles, relevant legislation and guidance.
- Gain practical site experience through inspections and surveys.
- Develop core skills in technical report writing and structured engineering reasoning.
- Build foundational understanding of thermal and structural performance applied to façade systems.
- Demonstrate increasing independence in technical tasks under supervision.
- Progress towards professional accreditation and long‑term chartership pathways.
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.
Additional Qualifications
- Interest in façade engineering, external walls and fire safety.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications.
- Interest in thermal and/or structural aspects of façade performance.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Collaborative approach and willingness to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Additional language skills are advantageous but not essential.
Graduate Development Programme
Our Graduate Development Programme provides hands‑on project work, mentorship and support to work towards professional accreditation over two years, gaining experience across fire engineering and related disciplines.
Benefits
- Private medical insurance
- 33 days of holiday (including bank holidays) with an additional day after three years
- Industry‑leading contributory pension scheme
- 4× life assurance
- Income protection scheme
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Enhanced parental‑related pay
- Recognition and reward programmes
- Access to extensive technical training and resources
- Flexible working hours and patterns
- Flexible holiday use over Christmas/New Year
- Enhanced holiday entitlement after three years
- Option to carry over up to five unused holiday days into the next year (subject to discussion and approval)
Equal Opportunity Employer
Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
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Our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities has positioned us at the forefront of fire protection engineering since 1939. We also excel in related security and risk‑based fields, including accessibility consulting, risk analysis, process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management and digital innovation.
Job Overview
These roles are open for our London office, with consideration for Manchester and Birmingham for exceptional candidates. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. The Graduate Façade / External Walls Engineer will support the delivery of façade engineering and external wall fire consultancy services under senior supervision, gaining exposure to façade systems, fire performance, and building envelope design.
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, such as 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.
Skills and Development
- Develop a sound understanding of façade systems, materials and construction methods.
- Build familiarity with external wall fire safety principles, relevant legislation and guidance.
- Gain practical site experience through inspections and surveys.
- Develop core skills in technical report writing and structured engineering reasoning.
- Build foundational understanding of thermal and structural performance applied to façade systems.
- Demonstrate increasing independence in technical tasks under supervision.
- Progress towards professional accreditation and long‑term chartership pathways.
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.
Additional Qualifications
- Interest in façade engineering, external walls and fire safety.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications.
- Interest in thermal and/or structural aspects of façade performance.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Collaborative approach and willingness to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Additional language skills are advantageous but not essential.
Graduate Development Programme
Our Graduate Development Programme provides hands‑on project work, mentorship and support to work towards professional accreditation over two years, gaining experience across fire engineering and related disciplines.
Benefits
- Private medical insurance
- 33 days of holiday (including bank holidays) with an additional day after three years
- Industry‑leading contributory pension scheme
- 4× life assurance
- Income protection scheme
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Enhanced parental‑related pay
- Recognition and reward programmes
- Access to extensive technical training and resources
- Flexible working hours and patterns
- Flexible holiday use over Christmas/New Year
- Enhanced holiday entitlement after three years
- Option to carry over up to five unused holiday days into the next year (subject to discussion and approval)
Equal Opportunity Employer
Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
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