Facade Engineer

Dutco Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Dutco Group is seeking a Facade Engineer to design, coordinate, and deliver façade systems for infrastructure projects in the UAE. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure practical, safe, and code-compliant solutions that meet environmental and project requirements.

The role requires handling drawings, technical submissions, and coordination with contractors and suppliers. Experience with coastal or marine environments and BIM/CAD tools is preferred. UAE-based applicants are welcome.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Architectural/Structural Engineering.
• Experience in façade engineering or building-envelope design for infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with façade systems, materials, and installation methods.
• Knowledge of coastal/marine environmental considerations.
• Ability to read multidisciplinary drawings and prepare technical submissions.
• Proficiency in design/documentation software; BIM experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and coordinate façade and building-envelope systems for infrastructure facilities.
• Review drawings to identify interfaces and conflicts.
• Prepare façade layouts, details, specs, calculations, and material schedules.
• Coordinate façade requirements with multiple teams (roads, marine, MEP, architecture).
• Assess durability, weather/corrosion resistance for coastal environments.
• Review submittals, samples, method statements, and test plans.
• Support tendering and procurement with technical documentation.
• Monitor façade installation, site inspections, and quality.
• Ensure compliance with project specs, codes, safety and quality procedures.
• Track design changes and close out outstanding issues.
• Contribute to design reviews, value engineering, and project handover.

Skills

Facade engineering

Coordination

BIM

CAD

Coastal environments

Reading drawings

Technical reporting

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Architectural/Structural background

Tools

CAD software

BIM software

Job description

Job description

The Facade Engineer will support the design, coordination, and delivery of façade systems for roads, marine, and infrastructure projects. The role involves developing practical, safe, and compliant solutions that meet project requirements, environmental conditions, and applicable standards, while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, suppliers, and clients.

Job Responsibility

• Design and coordinate façade and building-envelope systems for infrastructure-related facilities, such as transport hubs, stations, terminals, control buildings, and marine facilities.
• Review architectural, structural, and civil drawings to identify interfaces, constraints, and potential design conflicts.
• Prepare and review façade layouts, details, specifications, calculations, material schedules, and technical submissions.
• Coordinate façade requirements with roads, marine, infrastructure, structural, MEP, and architectural teams.
• Assess materials and systems for durability, weather resistance, corrosion resistance, and suitability for coastal or demanding environments.
• Review shop drawings, material submittals, samples, method statements, and inspection and test plans.
• Support tendering and procurement by preparing technical documentation and responding to contractor and supplier queries.
• Monitor façade installation and quality, including site inspections, progress reviews, and resolution of technical issues.
• Help ensure work complies with project specifications, relevant codes, safety requirements, and quality procedures.
• Track design changes, risks, technical queries, and non-conformances, and support timely closeout of outstanding issues.
• Contribute to design reviews, value engineering, constructability assessments, and project handover documentation.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience in façade engineering, building-envelope design, or façade delivery for infrastructure, transportation, marine, or large-scale projects.
• Knowledge of façade systems, materials, installation methods, and relevant building codes and standards.
• Familiarity with durability and corrosion considerations for coastal and marine environments.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and multidisciplinary drawings.
• Experience reviewing technical submittals, shop drawings, specifications, and site quality documentation.
• Proficiency in relevant design and documentation software; familiarity with BIM tools is an advantage.
• Strong coordination, problem-solving, communication, and technical-reporting skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities across project phases.
• Professional registration or progress toward relevant engineering accreditation is an advantage.

Proficiency in facade design, engineering, and construction methods

• Knowledge of facade systems, including curtain walls, cladding, glazing, and external insulation
• Ability to interpret architectural, structural, and shop drawings
• Experience with facade materials, specifications, and performance requirements
• Understanding of building codes, regulations, and industry standards
• Knowledge of structural analysis, load calculations, and wind-load requirements
• Proficiency with CAD and building information modeling (BIM) software
• Ability to coordinate with architects, structural engineers, contractors, and suppliers
• Experience reviewing technical submittals, material samples, and method statements
• Knowledge of facade testing, inspection, quality control, and defect resolution
• Strong problem-solving and technical report-writing skills
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and project coordination skills