Design Team Lead – Façade & Aluminum

Job Title: Design Team Lead – Façade & Aluminum

Department: Design / Engineering
Reports To: Design Manager / Technical Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Design Team Lead – Façade & Aluminum to manage and guide the façade design team through all project stages, from concept to fabrication and installation. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in façade and aluminum systems, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to coordinate with internal teams, consultants, and clients to deliver high-quality, compliant designs on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the façade and aluminum design team, ensuring productivity and technical accuracy
• Review and approve shop drawings, design calculations, and technical submissions
• Develop façade systems including curtain walls, windows, doors, cladding, louvers, skylights, and aluminum works
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, project managers, and production teams
• Ensure designs comply with project specifications, international standards, and local authority requirements
• Provide technical solutions and value engineering proposals
• Monitor design schedules and ensure timely submission and approvals
• Support fabrication and site teams with technical clarifications
• Mentor junior designers and engineers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Architectural Engineering
• Minimum 8–12 years experience in façade and aluminum design
• Proven experience leading a design team
• Strong knowledge of façade systems, materials, and installation methods
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks / Revit, and façade design software
• Experience with international façade standards (ASTM, EN, BS, etc.)
• Strong communication and coordination skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED10,000.00 - AED13,500.00 per month