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Jensen Hughes

Principal Engineer - Facades / External Walls

Jensen Hughes · Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Posted about 2 months ago

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This role has been open
55 days
Jensen Hughes's roles stay open a median of 55 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
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Ghost-job risk at Jensen Hughes
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102 stale, 2 reposted of 138 open
Hiring momentum
185 roles opened in the last 90 days
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Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-27

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About this role

As a Principal Engineer at Jensen Hughes, you will lead technical delivery on façade engineering and external wall fire consultancy projects, exercising independent engineering judgment and ensuring the robustness of deliverables. You will mentor junior engineers, prepare technical reports, and engage with clients and multidisciplinary teams to provide structured technical advice. The role requires a strong understanding of façade systems and compliance pathways, with a focus on maintaining high-quality risk-based advice.

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5/5
freshness
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career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Degree qualified in Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent demonstrable experience)
  • Chartered or actively working towards chartership (strongly preferred)
  • Significant experience in façade engineering and/or external wall fire consultancy
  • Strong understanding of façade systems, construction methods, and performance requirements
  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical workstreams independently
  • Experience in preparing and reviewing PAS 9980 appraisals or similar risk-based assessments

What you get

  • Private medical insurance
  • 33 days paid time off with an additional day after 3 years
  • Industry-leading contributory pension scheme
  • 4 x life assurance
  • Income protection scheme
  • Discretionary bonus scheme

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Role involves significant independent judgment and project leadership
  • Expectations to transition toward Associate-level responsibilities
  • Focus on technical delivery may limit exposure to other areas of the business

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Listed by Jensen Hughes on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-27. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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