Senior Facade Engineer

Facade Today; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Kling Consult International GmbH and Co KG - Dubai Branch in Dubai seeks a Senior Facade Engineer for a full-time, on-site role.

You will lead design coordination, review submittals, supervise on-site facade works, liaise with contractors and clients, and ensure compliance with international standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in façade engineering, with at least 5 years on large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of façade systems, curtain walls, materials, and installation techniques.
• Experience in reviewing façade shop drawings, submittals, and mock-ups.
• Experience in Design Coordination between Contractor, Consultant and Client.
• Familiarity with ASTM, BS, EN standards and local requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review design and material submittals and method statements for façades.
• Coordinate with design teams to resolve technical discrepancies and site issues.
• Supervise façade installation on site to ensure conformance with design.
• Lead technical/progress meetings and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepare daily and weekly site reports and track progress.

Skills

Facade design knowledge

Design Coordination

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Façade performance tools

Job description

Kling Consult International GmbH and Co KG - Dubai Branch is a leading architectural and engineering consultancy headquartered in Germany.

This is a full-time 6 days a week on-site role located in Dubai, UAE.

Responsibilities

This is a full-time on-site role for a Senior Facade Engineer located in Dubai. The Facade Engineer should have experience in large and complex project leading the Design and Coordination/Executive process with key responsibilities to comply with.

Design Coordination and Review

• Review and comment on design and material submittals, and method statements related to façade works.
• Coordinate with design teams to resolve any technical discrepancies and/or site issues.
• Ensure design intent is maintained throughout construction and installation stages.

2.Coordination and Communication

• Liaise with contractors, consultants, and client representatives on façade-related matters.
• Participate in coordination and technical meetings to resolve interface and sequencing issues.
• Collaborate with structural, architectural, and MEP teams to manage façade interfaces effectively.
• Leading the Technical/Progress Meetings associated with Façade scope of work.

3. Supervision and Quality Control

• Supervise façade installation works on site to ensure compliance with approved design, materials, and construction methods.
• Conduct regular inspections of executed works throughout all stages, related to different façade systems like : glazed curtain wall systems, cladding systems and all associated elements related to envelope of the building.
• Verify that façade materials delivered and installed meet the approved samples, mock-ups, and specifications.
• Monitor workmanship to ensure it aligns with project quality standards and best practices with façade industry.

4.Site Monitoring and Reporting

• Prepare daily and weekly site reports detailing progress, issues, and inspection results.
• Track façade construction progress and identify potential delays or conflicts with other trades.
• Provide technical support to site teams and advise on corrective actions when non-conformities arise.

5. Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance

• Ensure façade works are executed in accordance with safety standards and regulations and in accordance to local authorities regulations (DM, DCD etc.)
• Monitor the safe use of façade materials, access equipment, and lifting mechanisms during installation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in façade engineering, with at least 5 years in site supervision for large-scale building projects.
• Strong knowledge of façade systems, curtain wall design, materials (glass, aluminium, steel, stone), and installation techniques.
• Experience in reviewing and approving façade shop drawings, submittals, and mock-ups.
• Experience in Design Coordination process during project execution between different parties (Contractor, Consultant or Client)
• Familiarity with international façade standards (ASTM, BS, EN) and local authority requirements.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit (preferred), and façade performance analysis tools.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and report-writing skills.