Facade Site Engineer

Client of Guildhall; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Guildhall is seeking an experienced facade engineer for UAE-based high-rise projects. The role focuses on reviewing submittals, supervising installation, and ensuring compliance with drawings and specs.

You will coordinate quality inspections, witness performance tests, and maintain progress records on site. Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Civil, Mechanical Engineering or Quantity Surveying.
• 7 to 10+ years dedicated facade, curtain wall or aluminium and glass site experience in the UAE.
• Valid Society of Engineers (SOE) UAE card.
• Ability to read complex shop drawings and perform quantity take-offs.
• Strong English communication; Arabic an advantage.
• High-rise facade site supervision experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve facade contractor submittals, shop drawings and design calculations.
• Supervise facade installation on site against approved drawings and specifications.
• Run quality inspections, flag non-conformities, and track corrective actions to close-out.
• Witness facade performance testing (water, air infiltration, and structural checks).
• Produce site observation reports and maintain accurate progress records.

Skills

Shop drawing interpretation and take‑o

English communication

Facade supervision experience

Education

Civil/Mechanical Eng. or Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

The role

• Review and approve facade contractor submittals shop drawings and design calculations
• Supervise facade installation on site against approved drawings and specifications
• Run quality inspections flag non-conformities track corrective actions to close-out
• Witness facade performance testing water air infiltration and structural checks
• Produce site observation reports and maintain accurate progress records

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Civil, Mechanical Engineering or Quantity Surveying
• 7 to 10+ years dedicated facade, curtain wall or aluminium and glass site experience in the UAE
• Valid Society of Engineers (SOE) UAE card
• Ability to read complex shop drawings and perform quantity take-offs
• Strong English communication; Arabic an advantage
• High-rise facade site supervision experience is an advantage