Principal Consultant - Building Enclosures

Job Description

WSP in the Middle East are seeking exceptional talent in façade engineering and building enclosure design to join our growing Middle East team. We are hiring at Principal and Associate levels for individuals who are passionate about delivering innovative, high performance façade solutions and contributing to some of the region's most iconic projects.

The successful candidate will lead façade design projects, ensuring innovative, sustainable, and high quality solutions that meet client requirements and exceed industry standards.

If you're ready to make an impact and grow your career with a world class consultancy, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the façade projects, ensuring the delivery of high quality and innovative façade solutions for property and building projects.
• Plan and lead all phases of façade design, from conceptualization through detailed design to construction.
• Collaborate closely with architects, structural engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate façade systems seamlessly into overall building designs.
• Ensure compliance with local building codes, standards, and regulations specific to the Middle East region.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior designers and engineers.
• Lead discussions with clients to understand their project requirements and deliver design solutions that meet their expectations.
• Prepare and present design proposals, technical reports, and project documentation.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources effectively.
• Strong commercial background, leading commercial prospects.
• Stay updated on the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in façade design and construction.
• Understand the basics of structural engineering and building physics.
• Experience with computational design is a plus.
• Be involved in construction projects; review shop drawings and prepare proposals.
• Proactiveness and outgoing personality to attend conferences and presentations.
• Promote sustainability and innovation in façade design to align with the company's strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture, engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 12 years of experience in façade design, with a proven track record of delivering successful projects in the Middle East.
• Strong knowledge of integrated project delivery methods and experience in managing big teams with different backgrounds.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Construction supervision experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in relevant design software and tools; innovative tools and computational design knowledge.
• Strong understanding of sustainability principles and their application in façade design.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong confidence in commercial, bidding, and negotiation skills.