Facade Engineer

Engineering Building Services Melbourne Permanent / Full Time
17/4/2025

Flexible Working | Industry Benchmarked Salary Package | Annual Salary Reviews
Company culture that is respectful, inclusive and supportive
We offer career development and varied scope of facade projects
The Company
Northrop Consulting Engineers is an employee-owned, multi-discipline consultancy that has been established for over 45 years. We have an open management structure that embodies a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce for all our employees.

We currently employ over 550+ staff across NSW, ACT, QLD, and VIC. We are a people business that grows by creating opportunities for our people to help build the business and their career. When you join Northrop, you join a company that will support you to excel both professionally and personally.

The Role
We are seeking an experienced façade engineer who can run and deliver projects. You will be based in our Melbourne office and be part of our national facades team.

Our Facades Team has a great team culture that prioritises learning and development. You will be joining a professional and collaborative team that comprises of engineers, drafters, graduates and undergraduates, working on a varied scope of projects within the built environment.

With a strong pipeline of upcoming projects with new and existing clients, you will be leading projects whilst supported by a close-knit management team. You will be client facing, with the autonomy of leading projects from concept to construction and technical job delivery – with the support to help you succeed.

You will also be exposed to business development and have the chance to grow into a role that includes being involved in writing proposals, pricing projects and continuing to develop your professional network.

You will be part of a growing office with a great culture that includes regular team catch ups, office events and regular social activities.

Key components of this role include, but are not limited to:
Working on facade projects across various sectors, which includes being responsible for the technical delivery, managing junior team members and direct communication with the client.
Assist junior team members in the planning of their project time each week.
Act as a mentor to up-and-coming talented engineers.
Contribute to technical development across the specialist services section.
Develop skills in business development including preparation of proposals and build/keep good client relationships.
The Candidate

Applications are sought from candidates with the following attributes:
Familiarity with financial management of projects internally is highly valued.
Proven experience working as a facade engineering consultant in the Australian market.
Tertiary qualification in Engineering and ideally CPEng certified or working towards CPEng.
Knowledge of Strand7, Mepla, WUFI and Mathcad is highly valued.
Delivering projects across various types of facades within the commercial / health / education / residential / industrial sectors.
Accountability to set goals and drive to their fulfilment – someone who can keep the team motivated and moving!
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong team ethic to work collaboratively across functional groups.
What does working at Northrop look like?
At Northrop we are proud of our collaborative working environment. We are a people business and by joining Northrop you’ll be able to build and foster meaningful relationships with your colleagues, clients, and the community. Northrop believes that our employees are fundamental to the culture and success of the company.

Our people enjoy working for us because we offer a challenging, diverse and rewarding work environment. We believe in developing our people by offering mentoring, coaching, and supporting your journey to realise potential. You’ll be empowered to learn and develop to find your area of passion. At Northrop, we understand that the key to success is our people. Together we are creating a workplace that offers career development and values an inclusive culture.


Benefits:
We practice flexible hybrid working and are open to discussions about what that means for you
Benchmarked salary package with annual salary reviews
Paid parental leave (primary carer, maternity and partner leave)
Salary income protection insurance
We offer alternative public holiday leave for those needing to substitute another day for a public holiday to celebrate a religious belief, etc.
EAP, Health and Wellbeing programs
Respectful, supportive and collaborative culture
We Empower: Mentoring programs, internal and external training and monthly career development/one-on-ones
How to apply?
To apply for this role, please submit a comprehensive resume as well as a brief covering letter by clicking on the “Apply” tab

We practice flexible working, whether that be a hybrid way of working, WFH and office. We are open to discuss what that might mean to you.

If you need more information regarding this opportunity, please contact our careers team via email on careers@northrop.com.au.

You can find all our available positions on our https://northrop.com.au/careers.
Northrop is an equal opportunity employer.