Sr. Facade Engineer

Dar; Dubai; On-site; AED 335,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

Dar, the founding member of the Sidara group, seeks an experienced Façade Engineer for our Dubai team. You will review shop drawings, calculations, and submittals to ensure performance, durability, and code compliance, while supervising on-site fabrication and installation.

You will lead coordination with the main contractor and façade subcontractors, oversee QA, conduct inspections, and support testing and mock-ups to deliver high-quality façades in demanding climate conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Civil, or Structural Engineering.
• 12+ years of experience in façade engineering with multi-project exposure.
• Experience in shop drawing and technical submittal review (including structural calculations, thermal analysis, method statements), material submittals review (aluminum profiles, glass, gasket, sealant, insulation, fixing accessories), performance testing, mockups (visual mock ups, performance mock ups, laboratory testing, site testing, etc.).
• Must have experience in execution and site supervision, and control over quality of façade installation (monitor installation, alignments, anchoring/fixing, glazing procedures, etc.).
• Experience in coordination with Main Contractor and Facade sub-contractor

Responsibilities

• Review and approve shop drawings, structural calculations, thermal analysis reports, method statements, anchoring systems, waterproofing and drainage, thermal breaks and condensation control.
• Verify compatibility of façade systems with adjacent materials and structural elements.
• Coordinate with main contractor and façade subcontractors to ensure project alignment and quality.
• Conduct routine inspections and issue NCRs where required.
• Monitor fabrication factory visits and quality assurance processes.

Skills

Façade engineering

Shop drawings review

Technical submittals review

Coordination with contractors

Site supervision

Structural/wind/seismic understanding

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Civil, or Structural Engineering

Job description

Dar, the founding member of the Sidara group, is an international multidisciplinary consulting organization specializing in engineering, architecture, planning, environment, project management, facilities management, and economics. Sidara operates in 60 countries with 20,500 professionals, Dar connects people, places, and communities through innovative solutions to the world's most complex challenges. We deliver projects from inception through completion, embracing challenges to empower communities worldwide. Learn more at www.dar.com

Our Vision and Values:

We aspire to be the chosen home of those with a gift for crafting solutions that empower people and an unwavering passion for learning and innovation. Our core values shape our culture and guide our decision-making. We are committed to:

• Responsibility
• Empowerment
• Connectivity
• Courage
• Review and validate façade concept designs for performance, constructability, cost efficiency, and compliance.
• Unitized curtain wall systems
• Stick curtain wall systems
• Skylights and atriums
• Aluminum cladding and composite panels
• Louvers and shading devices
• Ensure compliance with:
• Local building codes
• International standards (ASTM, AAMA, CWCT, EN, BS)
• Wind load requirements (including wind tunnel study integration)
• Seismic movement criteria
• Thermal and acoustic performance requirements
• Fire and life safety regulations
• Coordinate façade interfaces with structural, architectural, and MEP disciplines.

2. Shop Drawing & Technical Submittal Management

• Review and approve:
• Shop drawings
• Structural calculations
• Thermal analysis reports
• Method statements
• Anchoring systems
• Waterproofing and drainage
• Thermal breaks and condensation control
• Verify compatibility of façade systems with adjacent materials and structural elements.

3. Material Submittals & Technical Approvals

• Review and approve material submittals including:
• Aluminum profiles and finishes
• Gaskets and sealants
• Fixings and anchors
• Insulation materials
• Fire stopping materials
• Evaluate supplier certifications and warranties.
• Ensure long-term durability, corrosion resistance, and UV performance suitable for project climate.

4. Performance Testing & Mock-Ups

• Performance mock-ups
• Supervise laboratory testing (if required):
• Air infiltration
• Water penetration (static & dynamic)
• Structural performance under wind pressure
• Seismic simulation
• Thermal performance
• Witness and approve on-site testing.
• Review and resolve test failures with root cause analysis and corrective action plans.

5. Execution & Site Supervision

• Alignment and tolerances
• Anchoring and fixing integrity
• Coordinate with main contractor and façade subcontractors.
• Conduct routine inspections and issue NCRs where required.
• Monitor fabrication factory visits and quality assurance processes.

6. Cleaning & Maintenance Strategy

• Coordinate integration of:
• Building Maintenance Units (BMU)
• Davits and monorail systems
• Safe access for cleaning

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Civil, or Structural Engineering
• 12+ years of experience in façade engineering with multi-project exposure
• Experience in Shop drawing and technical submittal review (including structural calculations, thermal analysis, method statements), Material submittals review (aluminum profiles, glass, gasket, sealant, insulation, fixing accessories), performance testing, mockups (visual mock ups, performance mock ups, laboratory testing, site testing, etc.).
• Must have experience in execution and site supervision, and control over quality of façade installation (monitor installation, alignments, anchoring/fixing, glazing procedures, etc.).
• Experience in coordination with Main Contractor and Facade sub-contractor

* While we carefully review all applications, only candidates meeting the specified requirements will be contacted for further consideration. We appreciate your understanding and thank all applicants for their interest.