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Facade Designer

Arco Turnkey Solutions Contracting L.L.C
Dubai, UAE
Full-time
Senior
Onsite
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Façade design and detailingAluminium and glass façade systemsCurtain walls, skylights, and claddingAutoCADFaçade shop, fabrication, and installation drawingsUAE construction practices and building codes

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Job summary

Experienced Façade Designer role requiring a minimum of 6 years of UAE façade design, detailing, and technical coordination experience.

The role requires knowledge of façade systems, UAE construction standards, local authority requirements, and project execution procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Develop façade design concepts, shop drawings, technical drawings, and detailed construction drawings.
  • Prepare layouts, elevations, sections, and fabrication details for aluminium, glass, curtain wall, cladding, and other façade systems.
  • Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, consultants, contractors, and suppliers to resolve design and technical issues.
  • Review architectural and structural drawings for discrepancies and design compatibility.
  • Prepare material specifications, technical submissions, method statements, and material submittals.
  • Check designs against UAE regulations, project specifications, and authority requirements.
  • Coordinate with site, fabrication, and installation teams on implementation of approved designs.
  • Incorporate consultant comments; assist with material selection, system optimization, and value engineering.
  • Issue drawings and documents in line with project schedules and quality standards.

Qualifications and mandatory experience

  • Diploma or bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • At least 6 years of UAE façade design and detailing experience is mandatory.
  • Strong experience with aluminium and glass façade systems, curtain walls, skylights, cladding, and other building envelope systems.

Technical skills and knowledge

  • AutoCAD proficiency is essential.
  • Revit, BIM, and other façade design software experience is advantageous.
  • Understanding of façade shop drawings, fabrication drawings, installation details, and technical submissions.
  • Knowledge of UAE construction practices, applicable building codes, and authority approval procedures.
  • Ability to read architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.
  • Strong coordination, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills; able to work independently and meet deadlines.

Preferred profile

UAE façade consultancy, contractor, or specialist company experience is preferred.

Experience on high-rise, commercial, residential tower, hotel, or mixed-use projects is preferred.

Immediate or short-notice availability is preferred.

Work location

  • Work location is in person.

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