Senior Facade Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Winning work
• Support senior team members in preparing proposals and technical inputs for new opportunities. Project delivery
• Deliver professional services to programme, budget and agreed quality standards.
• Undertake façade engineering calculations for building envelope systems, including structural performance, wind-load assessment, thermal movement and deflection analysis.
• Develop façade weatherproofing and detailing solutions that support durability and protection against water, air and moisture ingress while maintaining architectural intent and constructability.
• Prepare technical specifications and design documentation covering performance requirements, material selection, testing criteria, procurement information and construction details.
• Support façade design development from concept and proof-of-concept studies through detailed design, tender documentation, contractor review, testing and construction-phase services.
• Review contractor submissions, shop drawings and technical reports for alignment with project requirements, industry standards and performance objectives.
• Assess and integrate façade performance requirements including structural integrity, weather tightness, thermal performance, fire compliance, acoustics, durability, maintenance and sustainability. Collaboration
• Build effective working relationships across projects and locations using the global Mott MacDonald network.
• Collaborate with architects, structural engineers, contractors and clients in design coordination meetings to resolve technical challenges and optimise façade solutions.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers, supporting professional development and knowledge sharing. Quality and risk management
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant professional standards, including Australian, UAE and KSA requirements, and industry innovations.
• Apply constructability, safety-in-design, checking and verification principles throughout project delivery.
• Undertake work with consideration for personal and team safety and in compliance with applicable safety standards. Candidate Specification The successful candidate will have:
• 12+ years of experience in façade engineering and the design and delivery of building envelope systems.
• Capability in façade engineering calculations, technical detailing, specifications and design documentation.
• Understanding of façade performance requirements including structural, weatherproofing, thermal, fire, acoustic, durability, maintenance and sustainability considerations.
• Experience working across project stages and reviewing contractor submissions, shop drawings and technical reports.
• Knowledge of relevant Australian and/or UAE and KSA standards and project requirements.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and geographically distributed teams.
• Confident written and verbal communication skills in English, including the ability to prepare clear technical documents and presentations.
• Ability to take responsibility for own work, collaborate with others and provide guidance to junior team members.
• Working knowledge of relevant software tools such as CAD, Strand7 and THERM.
• Should have excellent communication skills
• Should demonstrate strong ownership, accountability and decision-making skills, with the ability to lead workstreams, mentor junior team members and drive technical excellence.
• Should possess excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams, influence outcomes and build strong working relationships across global projects and locations. Flexible working At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage. Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience: Agile working Critical illness and compassionate leave Paternity Leave Group term life insurance, and Group medical insurance coverage Career mobility options Short and Long-term global employment opportunities Global collaboration and knowledge sharing Employment Compliance Requirement As part of our global compliance requirements, all candidates must hold a valid Right to Work (RTW) document in India, which will be verified during the recruitment process. Acceptable documents include a Passport, Voter ID, or Birth Certificate. By applying, you confirm that you can provide valid documentation if and when required.