Senior Structural Engineer - Facade

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the structural design and engineering of façade, curtain wall, cladding, glazing, and aluminum systems.
• Perform structural calculations and analysis for façade systems, including wind loads, dead loads, seismic loads, and other applicable loads.
• Review and approve structural drawings, shop drawings, calculations, and technical submissions.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, structural engineers, BIM teams, and project/site teams.
• Develop and review façade structural details, connections, brackets, anchors, and support systems.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant international codes, project specifications, and authority requirements.
• Review material specifications, technical data sheets, and structural performance requirements.
• Provide technical solutions for design changes, site conditions, and engineering issues.
• Conduct technical reviews of façade designs and identify potential design or constructability issues.
• Support the preparation of method statements, technical reports, calculations, and design documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior structural engineers and designers.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and production teams to ensure designs are practical and suitable for fabrication.
• Conduct site inspections when required and provide technical support for installation and construction issues.
• Ensure all engineering deliverables are completed accurately and within project deadlines.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
• 8–12 years of experience in structural engineering, with significant experience in façade, aluminum, curtain wall, cladding, glazing, or building envelope projects.
• Strong knowledge of façade structural systems, connections, materials, and installation methods.
• Proficiency in structural analysis/design software, AutoCAD, and relevant engineering tools.
• Experience with international standards and structural design codes.
• Strong understanding of wind-load calculations and façade performance requirements.
• Experience coordinating with consultants, contractors, architects, and manufacturing teams.
• Excellent technical, analytical, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• UAE/GCC façade experience is mandatory.