Facade Senior Structural Engineer

Facade Today; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Azizi Industries seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to lead design, analysis, and validation of complex architectural envelope systems across unitized curtain walls, glass, and aluminum cladding.

You will ensure designs are structurally sound, cost-effective, and compliant with UAE Fire and Life Safety Codes and international standards, coordinating with internal teams and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Structural, Civil, or Facade Engineering from an accredited university.
• 8–12+ years of progressive structural engineering experience, with at least 5 years in facade systems within the GCC.
• Direct experience with UAE facade contractors or specialist facade engineering consultancies in the UAE.
• Deep mastery of regional codes (Dubai Building Code, UAE Fire & Life Safety Code) and international standards (ASCE 7, BS 8118, EN 13830, ASTM, Eurocodes).

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design, analysis, and validation for unitized curtain walls, skylights, and aluminum cladding.
• Perform advanced structural calculations for wind, seismic, thermal, and blast/impact loads.
• Engineer efficient profiles, brackets, and anchorages with attention to architectural intent.
• Define testing criteria and oversee PMU testing for air, water, wind, and seismic performance.
• Prepare, review, and stamp structural calculation packages and submittals for approvals.
• Resolve RFIs, NCRs, anchor pull-out tests, and movement adjustments during fabrication and erection.
• Mentor junior engineers and draftsmen on technical work.

Skills

Structural analysis

Facade engineering

Engineering leadership

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Structural/Civil/Facade Engineering

Tools

STAAD.Pro

Strand7

ANSYS

ETABS

SAP2000

RAM Elements

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Revit

MEPLA

THERM

WINDOW

LBNL

Job description

Manufacturing

Azizi Industries is the manufacturing arm of Azizi Developments, one of the UAE’s leading private real estate developers. Our integrated factories cover GRC, pods, steel and cut-and-bend, joinery, aluminium, ready-mix concrete, modular and duct manufacturing, rebar rolling, marble, precast and fit-out. By bringing these capabilities in-house, we strengthen quality control, improve construction efficiency and bring properties to market faster. Join a results-driven environment where your expertise contributes directly to landmark developments across the UAE.

The Facade Senior Structural Engineer leads the structural design, analysis, and engineering validation for complex architectural envelope systems, including unitized curtain walls, stick systems, structural glass, aluminum cladding, skylights, and tension structures. This senior role ensures all facade designs are structurally sound, cost-effective, and fully compliant with UAE Fire and Life Safety Codes, international building standards (BS, EN, ASTM), and project-specific performance criteria.

Key Responsibilities

• Structural Analysis & Calculations: Perform advanced structural analysis for wind loads, dead loads, seismic activity, thermal movements, and blast/impact requirements across aluminum profiles, glass panes, steel supports, and fixings.
• System Optimization: Work closely with the Senior Facade Designers and Technical Manager to engineer efficient structural profiles, custom extrusions, brackets, and anchorages without compromising architectural design intent.
• Testing & Compliance: Define testing criteria and oversee performance mock-up (PMU) testing for air permeability, water tightness, structural wind resistance, and seismic performance at certified laboratories.
• Engineering Deliverables: Prepare, review, and stamp complete structural calculation packages, method statements, and technical submittals for client, consultant, and third-party authority approval (e.g., Dubai Municipality, Civil Defence).
• Value Engineering & Cost Control: Evaluate structural design alternatives to optimize material usage (aluminum tonnage, steel framing, glass thickness) to improve margins while retaining structural integrity.
• Site & Factory Support: Resolve complex structural site queries (RFIs), non-conformance reports (NCRs), anchor pull-out test validations, and dynamic movement adjustments during fabrication and erection.
• Mentorship: Guide and review the technical work of junior and mid-level structural engineers and facade draftsmen.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Facade Engineering from an accredited university.
• Experience: 8–12+ years of progressive structural engineering experience, with at least 5 years dedicated strictly to building envelope and facade systems within the GCC region.
• Industry Background: Direct experience with leading facade contractors, aluminum fabricators, or specialist facade engineering consultancies in the UAE.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep mastery of regional codes (Dubai Building Code, UAE Fire & Life Safety Code) and international standards (ASCE 7, BS 8118, EN 13830, ASTM, Eurocodes).

Technical Skills & Software Proficiency:

Structural Analysis

STAAD.Pro, Strand7, ANSYS, ETABS, SAP2000, RAM Elements

Glass Engineering

SJ MEPLA, SLAB, MEPLA (Non-linear glass stress analysis)

Thermal & Finite Element

THERM, WINDOW, LBNL software packages

Drafting & Coordination

AutoCAD 2D/3D, Navisworks, Revit (BIM coordination)

Specialized Skills

Non-linear structural dynamics, finite element analysis (FEA), connection design, silicone structural glazing (SSG) joint mechanics

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical capabilities with high precision in finite element calculations.
• Proven track record of securing authority and consultant approvals on high-rise, iconic GCC building developments.
• Strong leadership, technical communication, and interdisciplinary problem-solving skills.