Senior Facade Designer

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Who are we looking for

As a Senior Façade Designer at GHD, you will work on complex façade projects around the UAE and the GCC. You will have experience with all types of façade systems and construction methodologies including stick/unitized curtain wall systems, skylights, door and window systems, cladding systems (including stone, concrete, and aluminum), balustrades, lightweight structures, etc.

We are seeking candidates who are keen to develop façade systems to meet increasingly complex industry demands. This includes responsibility for all design documentation, administration, and compliance for projects undertaken by the façades team. Collaborating with the growing façade team and the wider GHD teams, you will work across multidisciplinary and specialist projects that require façade expertise.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Collaborate closely with GHD clients and provide specialist input during design and tender phases of projects to resolve technical problems and ensure quality of services.
• Coordinate with internal and external teams including Architecture, Structural Engineering, MEP Engineering, Acoustic Engineering, Fire and Life Safety, Façade Access, Project Management, etc.
• Use AutoCAD, Rhino, and Revit to communicate intent and prepare façade design documentation.
• Design and detail various façade systems and cladding types involving different materials and systems to meet the complex façade demands of the project.
• Prepare design reports for design stages.
• Liaise with manufacturers and system suppliers to better understand capabilities and limitations of their products.
• Provide practical advice to clients on buildability and façade construction processes.
• Coordinate with Main Contractors and their specialist subcontractors.
• Handle routine contract administration for office and project procedures.
• Responsible for project drafting compliance with the Company's procedures, work instructions, and goals, and client requirements.
• Manage project drafting resources and schedules to maintain the program.
• Manage and mentor Junior Façade Draftsperson/s.

What you will bring to the team:

• Minimum bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture.
• Minimum 10 years experience in Façade Design, preferably with a mix of consultancy and contracting experience. Experience working in the UAE is essential.
• Experience working in the office and on site.
• Expert in AutoCAD, Revit, and Rhino.
• Sound knowledge in façade systems and design and relevant codes and standards.
• Strong track record of working cross-functionally within a complex matrix organization.
• Experience in forming strong and collaborative relationships with team members across different regions and focus areas.
• Ability to hand sketch and present ideas during meetings and presentations.

This job offer is based in our Abu Dhabi office.