Lead Glazing Designer

PeopleStrong; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 796,000 - 1,857,000; Full time

Job summary

Sobha Glazing and Metal Works in Bangalore is seeking an experienced façade design engineer to lead the design and development of glazing systems, including curtain walls, structural glazing, windows, skylights, and façade elements.

You will mentor junior designers, review shop drawings and design calculations, and coordinate with architects, consultants, project managers, and installation teams to ensure alignment from design to delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 8–15 years of façade/glazing design experience, with 2–3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong expertise in glazing systems (curtain wall, unitized systems, structural glazing).
• Knowledge of structural calculations and façade performance engineering.
• Understanding of international design standards (ASTM, BS, EN, IS).
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of glazing systems including curtain walls, structural glazing, windows, skylights, and façade elements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior designers and draftsmen.
• Review and approve shop drawings, fabrication drawings, and design calculations.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, project managers, and execution teams.
• Participate in design discussions, technical meetings, and client presentations.
• Ensure alignment between design, production, and installation teams.
• Oversee preparation of detailed shop drawings, BOQs, and fabrication details.
• Ensure accuracy and timely submission of design documentation.
• Manage revision control and approval processes.
• Evaluate and select suitable materials such as glass types, aluminium systems, sealants, and hardware.
• Ensure compatibility of materials with design and environmental requirements.
• Address technical issues related to façade performance (water leakage, thermal issues, etc.).
• Introduce new glazing technologies, materials, and design methodologies.
• Improve design efficiency and standardization across projects.

Skills

Facade design

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering or Architecture

Job description

Location Sobha Glazing and Metal Works - Bangalore

Functional Area --

Skills

Skill

Good Communication Facade Design Team building and working in teams

Diploma

Working Language

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of glazing systems including curtain walls, structural glazing, windows, skylights, and façade elements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior designers and draftsmen.
• Review and approve shop drawings, fabrication drawings, and design calculations.

Engineering & Technical Design

• Perform structural and thermal analysis of glazing systems.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards (ASTM, BS, IS codes, project specs).

Project Coordination

• Coordinate with architects, consultants, project managers, and execution teams.
• Participate in design discussions, technical meetings, and client presentations.
• Ensure alignment between design, production, and installation teams.

Shop Drawings & Documentation

• Oversee preparation of detailed shop drawings, BOQs, and fabrication details.
• Ensure accuracy and timely submission of design documentation.
• Manage revision control and approval processes.

Material & System Selection

• Evaluate and select suitable materials such as glass types, aluminium systems, sealants, and hardware.
• Ensure compatibility of materials with design and environmental requirements.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all designs meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support quality teams during inspections and audits.
• Address technical issues related to façade performance (water leakage, thermal issues, etc.).
• Introduce new glazing technologies, materials, and design methodologies.
• Improve design efficiency and standardization across projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil / Mechanical Engineering / Architecture or related field
• 8–15 years of experience in façade/glazing design, with at least 2–3 years in a leadership role
• Strong expertise in glazing systems (curtain wall, unitized systems, structural glazing)
• Knowledge of structural calculations and façade performance engineering
• Understanding of international design standards (ASTM, BS, EN, IS)
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities