Principal Consultant - Facade Engineering

WSP Middle East is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Principal Consultant with a specialized background in façade design to join our Property and Building Business Unit in Sharjah, UAE.

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

• Lead and manage the facade projects, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and innovative facade solutions for property and building projects.
• Plan and lead all phases of facade design, from conceptualization through detailed design to construction.
• Collaborate closely with architects, structural engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate facade 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 and
• Stay updated on the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in facade 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 facade design to align with the company's strategic goals

• 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.

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