Speculative Energy Candidates

Description

The Building Envelopes Specialist provides expert technical support and guidance on all aspects of building envelope design and construction. Reporting to the Design Engineer Lead, the role works closely with project teams, principal engineers and contractors to ensure façade and envelope solutions are compliant, efficient and constructible.

The position blends advanced technical knowledge with practical application, maintaining high standards across projects and supporting the development of junior team members.

• Provide specialist advice on building envelope systems, including façades, cladding, glazing, roofing, insulation and waterproofing.
• Review and validate design proposals, drawings, specifications and mock‑ups for compliance with project requirements and standards.
• Identify potential design and construction risks and propose mitigation strategies with project teams.
• Support on‑site troubleshooting of technical issues related to building envelopes.
• Liaise with design teams, contractors and clients to ensure design integrity and constructability.
• Develop technical solutions for complex building envelope challenges.
• Contribute to design review meetings, workshops and coordination sessions.
• Advise on material selection, detailing and performance specifications.
• Promote and support the use of BIM and digital tools for modelling, coordination and delivery of envelope designs.
• Ensure documentation and workflows meet company standards, project requirements and quality‑assurance protocols.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Engineering Services team.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical support staff on building envelope systems and project requirements.
• Share best practices, lessons learned and technical guidance across the Engineering Services team.
• Participate in internal and external training initiatives on building envelope technologies and standards.
• Communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Provide expert technical support and guidance on all aspects of building envelope design and construction (essential experience).
• Undertake CPD in building envelope technologies, digital design or construction technology.

Requirements

• Demonstrate proficiency in BIM and digital engineering tools.
• Experience working within a complex multinational organisation (desirable).
• Hold a degree in Civil, Structural, Architectural or Building Services Engineering or equivalent.
• Possess advanced proficiency in relevant BIM and design software.
• Hold professional engineering or technical accreditation (e.g., MICE, RIBA) – desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 26 days annual leave plus additional company days.
• Pension and benefits.
• Unlimited learning and development opportunities.
• Additional company benefits ("Much more").

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance