Senior Façade Engineer

Client of AE Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 335,000 - 391,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work possible

Competitive salary

Large-scale projects

Job summary

Client of AE Recruitment seeks an experienced Facade Lead to guide a small technical team and deliver complex facade designs for large-scale projects in the UAE. You will coordinate with architectural, structural and MEP disciplines to develop robust curtain walling, roofing and waterproofing solutions.

You will prepare structural and thermal calculations and translate sustainability goals into practical facade design decisions, while ensuring tender and construction documentation are thorough

Qualifications

• Approximately 12 years of relevant facade engineering experience.
• Strong facade system design and detailing experience.
• Ability to assess facade systems and recommend technical solutions.
• Experience preparing structural and thermal calculations.
• Multidisciplinary coordination with architectural, structural and MEP teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the facade team of 2–3 members.
• Develop facade system designs and exacting details.
• Assess and recommend curtain walling, roofing, cladding and waterproofing systems.
• Prepare structural and thermal calculations for glazing, mullions and canopies.
• Coordinate with sustainability requirements and project timelines.
• Prepare and coordinate design, tender and construction documentation.
• Ensure compliance with UAE regulations and Civil Defence requirements.
• Present technical proposals to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Facade design

Team leadership

Coordination

Regulatory awareness

Structural calculations

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Key responsibilities

Lead the facade team managing and supporting two to three team members

Develop facade 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 facade performance requirements

Translate project sustainability requirements into practical facade design solutions

Prepare and coordinate detailed design tender and construction documentation

Ensure facade 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 facade interfaces with other disciplines to maintain a coordinated design

Requirements

Approximately 12 years of relevant facet engineering experience ideally gained within a facade consultancy or multidisciplinary architectural and engineering consultancy

Strong facade system design and detailing experience

A thorough understanding of curtain walling roofing cladding insulation and waterproofing systems

The ability to assess facade 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 facade regulations Municipality requirements and Civil Defence requirements

Experience translating sustainability objectives into facade design solutions

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 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.

Benefits 30-35,000 AED per month Will consider remote working for the right person Work on a variety of large scale projects for a fantastic team