Senior Façade Engineer - Lead Design & Client Delivery

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

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.