Sr. Facade Designer

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Design leadership: Lead end-to-end façade design for large, complex projects. Set clear design direction and standards aligned with the project brief and architectural intent.
• Technical governance: Review and approve detailed façade drawings, specifications and calculations. Ensure compliance with codes, structural and MEP interfaces.
• Coordination: Resolve design conflicts with structural, fire and specialist consultants to ensure buildability.
• Team management: Resource and guide designers and engineers. Run design reviews and provide constructive feedback and mentoring.
• Quality & innovation: Maintain quality control through peer reviews and testing. Introduce new materials and cost-effective solutions while managing risk.
• Commercial delivery: Support procurement and tenders with clear technical specifications. Contribute to schedules, budgets and risk escalation.
  

Typical daily tasks & deliverables

• Issue façade mark-ups for concept, schematic and detailed design stages.
• Attend coordination meetings and circulate concise minutes and action lists.
• Approve shop drawings, technical submittals and procurement specifications.
• Respond to RFIs and technical queries promptly.
• Perform compliance checks, risk assessments and document remedial actions.
• Maintain drawing sets, specifications, calculation packages and test reports.
• Conduct site or virtual reviews to confirm design implementation.
• Coach junior staff and review their deliverables to meet deadlines.
  

Mandatory candidate profile

• Education: Bachelors degree or diploma in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• Experience: Minimum 710 years of progressive façade design experience.
• Technical skills: Expert-level proficiency in CAD and façade design tools. Strong knowledge of façade materials and systems.
  

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