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Job Description

Overview

The Senior Façade Engineer will lead the design, coordination, technical review, and delivery of façade engineering solutions for complex building and mixed-use developments. The role is responsible for ensuring the successful integration of architectural vision, structural performance, sustainability objectives, and construction requirements into high-quality façade systems. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, overseeing façade design development, material selection, engineering analysis, procurement support, construction supervision, quality assurance, and stakeholder coordination while ensuring compliance with client requirements, international standards, and project delivery objectives.

Your role

Façade Design & Engineering

• Lead the design and engineering of building façade systems including curtain walls, cladding systems, skylights, roofing interfaces, glazing systems, architectural metalwork, and specialty façade elements.
• Develop façade design concepts, specifications, calculations, and technical reports.
• Perform façade performance assessments related to structural integrity, thermal performance, acoustic performance, weatherproofing, fire safety, and sustainability requirements.
• Review and approve façade shop drawings, material submissions, mock-ups, and engineering calculations.
• Ensure façade solutions meet architectural intent while maintaining constructability, durability, and lifecycle performance.

Technical Coordination & Design Management

• Coordinate closely with architects, structural engineers, MEP engineers, contractors, and specialist façade consultants.
• Manage design interfaces between façade systems and surrounding building elements.
• Conduct technical design reviews and identify opportunities for value engineering and optimization.
• Support BIM coordination and multidisciplinary integration throughout the design process.
• Review design proposals for compliance with project specifications, international standards, and local authority requirements.

Construction Support & Site Supervision

• Provide technical support during procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning phases.
• Monitor façade installation activities to ensure compliance with approved designs and quality requirements.
• Review testing protocols and witness performance testing including air infiltration, water penetration, structural loading, and mock-up testing.
• Resolve technical issues arising during fabrication and construction.
• Support project teams during inspections, handover, and defect rectification stages.

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Act as the primary façade engineering representative for clients and project stakeholders.
• Participate in design workshops, technical meetings, and coordination reviews.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and engineering recommendations.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, and specialist consultants.
• Provide expert technical advice regarding façade technologies, materials, and best practices.

Commercial & Risk Management

• Support cost planning and procurement strategies for façade packages.
• Identify technical and project risks associated with façade systems and implement mitigation measures.
• Review contractor claims, variations, and technical change requests.
• Ensure compliance with project governance procedures and contractual requirements.
• Contribute to bid evaluations and contractor selection processes.

• Quality, Sustainability & Innovation
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• Promote sustainable façade design solutions that improve energy efficiency and environmental performance.
• Ensure compliance with sustainability frameworks, energy codes, and green building certification requirements.
• Maintain the highest standards of quality assurance and technical excellence.
• Drive innovation through adoption of emerging façade technologies, digital engineering tools, and advanced materials.

About you

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Building Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline.
• Master's Degree in Façade Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building Physics, or relevant field preferred.

Experience

• 12+ years of experience in façade engineering within engineering consultancy, specialist façade consultancy, contractor, or developer organizations.
• Proven experience delivering complex façade packages for high-rise towers, commercial developments, hospitality projects, mixed-use developments, airports, healthcare facilities, or mega projects.
• Strong experience delivering projects within the Middle East, preferably Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, or other GCC markets.
• Experience managing façade design from concept through construction and handover.
• Demonstrated success coordinating multidisciplinary design teams and specialist contractors.

Technical Competencies

Strong understanding of:

• Curtain wall systems and façade technologies
• Cladding systems and building envelopes
• Structural design and façade analysis
• Thermal, acoustic, and energy performance
• Building physics and sustainability principles
• Façade testing and commissioning
• Construction methodologies and quality assurance
• BIM and digital design coordination

Knowledge of Standards

Strong familiarity with:

• CWCT standards and guidelines
• ASTM façade testing standards
• EN and BS façade design standards
• International Building Code (IBC)
• Fire safety and building envelope regulations
• Local authority approval requirements
• Health, Safety and Environmental requirements

Leadership Competencies

• Exceptional technical leadership and mentoring capability.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage complex façade packages and multidisciplinary interfaces.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to influence design outcomes and drive technical excellence.

Preferred Certifications

• Chartered Engineer (CEng)
• Society of Façade Engineering (SFE) Membership
• RIBA, ICE, IStructE, CIOB, or equivalent professional accreditation
• LEED AP, WELL AP, or sustainability-related certification
• PMP or equivalent project management certification

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, familycare, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Worker Type

Job Type

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.