2025 Graduate Scheme - Façade Engineer

Facade Engineer Graduate Scheme

In joining CBRE’s Next Generation Cohort, you will be shaping the future of Real Estate. You will have excellent training and mentoring from industry experts and specialists, who will share invaluable knowledge and experience with you. You will be a part of a wider cohort of like-minded young professionals who you will develop with in your career. We give you the opportunity to work on world class projects, with an unmatched portfolio of clients, so that you gain the knowledge, skills and ability to become the future leaders and our Next Generation of CBRE.

What is the opportunity?

Facade engineering is a specialised field that combines architectural vision with engineering principles to design and implement building exteriors, focusing on aesthetics, energy efficiency, and structural integrity. The CBRE Facade Consultancy team supports our clients throughout the life of facade systems. As a graduate, you will be involved in all aspects of facades in the context of commercial real estate and learn to utilise your specialist knowledge to advise our clients.

The 24 month programme is for graduates wanting to specialise as a Façade Engineer. We will support you in obtaining MSc in Façade Engineering via UWE or towards your membership with the Society of Façade Engineering.

What will you be doing?

• Designing and modelling building facades, conducting structural analysis and calculations.
• Preparing technical reports and drawings.
• Collaborating with architects and other team members.
• Overseeing construction and installation processes.
• Ensuring compliance with building codes and regulations.

What you will need to succeed

• Cognate students must have a RICS accredited degree in Structural Engineering (achieved or on track for a 2:1 minimum) or an MSc in Façade Engineering (such as but not limited to structural, civil, or architectural engineering)
• A forward-thinking and enthusiastic individual who has an understanding of structural engineering principles
• Self-motivated with a talent for verbal and written communication, a good team player with a strong work ethic, and have attention to detail.
• Be able and willing to carry out inspections and site surveys of in-use and under construction buildings.
• Proficient in computer skills including familiarity with MS Office suit and an aptitude for engineering software.
• The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.
• To maximise learning, we ask all of our next generation cohort to be in the office on each of their working days
• You may from time to time be required to work additional hours as are necessary

The Application process

• Online job-focused testing
• Phone screening
• Assessment Centre (held in December or January)
• Interview

Working at CBRE

When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mind-set is encouraged. You'll realize your potential with challenging work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning and commitment to results. To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training, and leaders in the industry.

Our collaborative culture is built on our RISE values and reflects the needs and perspectives of our clients and our people. Our work is guided by our North Star: Creating the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and people thrive. This informs everything we do—from diversity, equity, and inclusion to sustainability initiatives to workplace safety and wellbeing.

At CBRE, we believe that the more perspectives we have, the more dimensions we see. We welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences across industries to apply for open positions even if you do not match every element of the required skills.

About CBRE

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2023 revenue). The company has more than 130,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves a diverse range of clients with an integrated suite of services, including facilities, transaction, and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age.

Disclaimer

Please be aware, from 1st January 2025, CBRE is planning to combine its Project Management business with Turner & Townsend, and it will be a single business entity operating globally.