Senior Building Envelope Consultant

Overview

An established, employee-focused engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Building Envelope Consultant to join its growing team. This position offers the opportunity to lead technically challenging projects involving the assessment, rehabilitation, and design of building enclosure systems across a diverse portfolio of commercial, institutional, and residential structures.

This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed professional who enjoys combining technical expertise, field investigation, client interaction, and project leadership while helping shape the next generation of engineers and consultants.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver building enclosure and façade projects from investigation through design and construction support.
• Conduct site assessments, condition surveys, and forensic evaluations of existing building systems.
• Diagnose performance issues involving roofing, waterproofing, façades, cladding systems, windows, curtain walls, and below-grade assemblies.
• Develop repair and rehabilitation solutions for aging or underperforming building envelope components.
• Perform field testing and water infiltration investigations to determine sources of moisture-related issues.
• Prepare technical reports, repair documents, specifications, and construction drawings.
• Collaborate closely with architects, contractors, ownership groups, and project stakeholders throughout all project phases.
• Provide construction phase services, including site observations, contractor support, and quality assurance reviews.
• Review project documentation and provide technical guidance during design and peer review processes.
• Support litigation, expert witness, or dispute resolution assignments when required.
• Mentor junior staff, share technical knowledge, and contribute to team development initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while supporting business development opportunities.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline. Advanced qualifications are advantageous.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience within building envelope consulting, forensic engineering, architecture, or construction-related services.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) licence required.
• Demonstrated experience investigating and repairing building enclosure systems.
• Strong understanding of roofing, waterproofing, façades, cladding systems, glazing, curtain walls, and moisture management principles.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, schedules, and client expectations simultaneously.
• Excellent report writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Comfortable conducting fieldwork, including accessing rooftops, swing stages, ladders, and elevated structures.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to balance technical and client-facing responsibilities.
• Experience with historic structures, façade restoration, rope access, or public presentations would be beneficial.

Why Apply?

• Join a highly respected consulting environment known for tackling technically complex building challenges.
• Work on a varied mix of new construction, restoration, rehabilitation, forensic, and performance-driven projects.
• Benefit from significant autonomy while collaborating with experienced industry specialists.
• Gain exposure to high-profile assignments that require both investigative and design expertise.
• Take on meaningful project leadership responsibilities with a clear pathway for continued career progression.
• Be part of a culture that values technical excellence, professional development, knowledge sharing, and mentorship.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive six-figure base salary, dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off and company-recognised holidays.
• Employer-supported retirement savings programme.
• Paid parental leave and wellbeing initiatives.
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement support.
• Life and disability insurance provisions.
• Additional wellness, commuter, and employee assistance programmes.

This confidential opportunity is ideal for a technically driven professional looking to play a leading role in the evaluation, repair, and advancement of building enclosure systems while working on some of the industry's most challenging and rewarding projects.