Principal Consultant - Facade Engineering

WSP in the Middle East; Sharjah; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Sharjah is seeking a Principal Consultant with expertise in façade design. This role involves managing projects, ensuring high-quality solutions, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should have over 12 years of experience in façade design within the Middle East, alongside strong leadership and communication skills. Join a dynamic team committed to sustainability and innovation in design.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 12 years of experience in façade design, preferably in the Middle East.
• Proficiency in relevant design software and tools, with innovative and computational design knowledge.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage facade projects, ensuring innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers for seamless design integration.
• Ensure compliance with local building codes and regulations.

Skills

Façade design

Leadership

Communication skills

Sustainability principles

Commercial skills

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture, engineering, or related field

Tools

Relevant design software

Job description

Job Description

WSP Middle East is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Principal Consultant with a specialized background in façade design to join our Property and Building Business Unit in Sharjah, UAE. The successful candidate will lead façade design projects, ensuring innovative, sustainable, and high-quality solutions that meet client requirements and exceed industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the facade projects, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and innovative facade solutions for property and building projects.
• Plan and lead all phases of facade design, from conceptualization through detailed design to construction.
• Collaborate closely with architects, structural engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate facade systems seamlessly into overall building designs.
• Ensure compliance with local building codes, standards, and regulations specific to the Middle East region.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior designers and engineers.
• Lead discussions with clients to understand their project requirements and deliver design solutions that meet their expectations.
• Prepare and present design proposals, technical reports, and project documentation.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources effectively.
• Strong commercial background, leading commercial prospects and
• Stay updated on the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in facade design and construction.
• Understand the basics of structural engineering and building physics.
• Experience with computational design is a plus.
• Be involved in construction projects. Review shop drawings and prepare proposals.
• Proactiveness and outgoing personality to attend conferences and presentations.
• Promote sustainability and innovation in facade design to align with the company's strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture, engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 12 years of experience in façade design, with a proven track record of delivering successful projects in the Middle East.
• Strong knowledge of integrated project delivery methods and experience in managing big teams with different backgrounds.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Construction supervision experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in relevant design software and tools. Innovative tools and computational design knowledge.
• Strong understanding of sustainability principles and their application in façade design.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong confidence in commercial, bidding and negotiation skills.

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