Senior Façade Engineer

AE Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work possible

Job summary

AE Recruitment is seeking a Senior Façade Engineer in the UAE to lead a small façade design team within a multidisciplinary consultancy. You will develop façade designs and technical details, coordinating with architectural, structural and MEP colleagues to ensure cohesive solutions.

The role requires extensive experience with curtain walling and related systems, plus strong client-facing communication and the ability to manage design through tender and construction documentation phases.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of relevant façade engineering experience.
• Understanding of curtain walling, roofing, cladding, insulation and waterproofing systems.
• Ability to assess façades and recommend technical solutions.
• Experience preparing structural and thermal calculations.
• Strong multidisciplinary coordination with architectural, structural, and MEP teams.
• Knowledge of UAE façade regulations and Civil Defence requirements.
• Experience delivering detailed design, tender and construction documentation.
• Ability to lead a small technical team while remaining involved in design and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the façade team, managing two to three members.
• Develop façade system designs and technical details coordinating with architecture, structure and MEP.
• Assess curtain walling, roofing, cladding, insulation and waterproofing systems.
• Prepare structural and thermal calculations for façades.
• Coordinate detailed design, tender and construction documentation.
• Ensure compliance with UAE regulations and Civil Defence requirements.
• Present proposals to clients and stakeholders and address technical questions.
• Resolve façade interfaces with other disciplines to maintain coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office

Job description

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 04/11/2026

• Education required Bachelors in Architecture (buildings)
• Computer Expertise AutoCAD; MS Office; Revit
• Project Experience Hospitality; Mixed-use; Residential
• City Dubai
• Country United Arab Emirates
• Postal Code 337-1500
• Target Date 07/12/2026
• Date Opened 04/11/2026

Job Description

AE Recruitment is seeking a Senior Façade Engineer to join a multidisciplinary architecture and engineering consultancy in the UAE.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role for an experienced façade specialist who can combine detailed engineering knowledge with confident team management and client communication. You will lead a team of two to three people, working closely with architectural, structural and MEP colleagues to develop coordinated façade solutions.

The position will suit someone who enjoys resolving complex technical challenges, guiding colleagues and taking responsibility for façade design through detailed design, tender and construction documentation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the façade team, managing and supporting two to three team members.
  
• Develop façade system designs and technical details, coordinating closely with architectural, structural and MEP teams.
  
• Assess and recommend appropriate curtain walling, roofing, cladding, insulation and waterproofing systems.
  
• Prepare structural calculations, including calculations for glazing, mullions and canopies.
  
• Prepare thermal calculations to support façade performance requirements.
  
• Prepare and coordinate detailed design, tender and construction documentation.
  
• Ensure façade proposals address applicable UAE regulations, Municipality requirements and Civil Defence requirements.
  
• Present technical proposals to clients and project stakeholders, explaining design decisions and confidently responding to technical challenges.
  
• Identify and resolve façade interfaces with other disciplines to maintain a coordinated design.
  

Requirements

• Approximately 12–15 years of relevant façade engineering experience, ideally gained within a façade consultancy or multidisciplinary architectural and engineering consultancy.
  
• A thorough understanding of curtain walling, roofing, cladding, insulation and waterproofing systems.
  
• The ability to assess façade systems and recommend appropriate technical solutions.
  
• Demonstrable experience preparing structural and thermal calculations.
  
• Strong multidisciplinary coordination skills, with experience working alongside architectural, structural and MEP teams.
  
• Knowledge of UAE façade regulations, Municipality requirements and Civil Defence requirements.
  
• Proven experience delivering detailed design, tender and construction documentation.
  
• The ability to lead a small technical team while remaining actively involved in design and engineering.
  
• Confident client-facing communication and presentation skills, including the ability to explain and defend technical recommendations.
  
• Site and construction-stage experience would be an advantage.
  

Software skills

• Good working knowledge of Revit is required.
  
• AutoCAD.
  
• Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
  

Preferred candidate profile

Preference will be given to candidates already based in the UAE who are accustomed to working within a consultancy environment.

You will bring a practical, collaborative approach, strong technical judgment and the confidence to take ownership of façade design decisions while working closely with the wider project team.

• Will consider remote working for the right person
  
• Work on a variety of large scale projects for a fantastic team