About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Ever wondered what goes into those sleek high-rise exteriors you see across Abu Dhabi’s skyline? As a Facade Engineer, you’ll work at the intersection of architecture and technical excellence, helping shape the face (quite literally!) of tomorrow’s buildings. With projects spanning aluminum, glass, and steel systems, you’ll join a field that pairs creative vision with engineered precision—right in the heart of the region’s industrial landscape.
About the Company
Based in Abu Dhabi’s Mafraq Industrial area, our firm leads the way in innovative building envelopes, partnering with architects and developers to deliver iconic skylines. We’re a close-knit, detail-obsessed team that takes pride in technical mastery and creative collaboration. Our workspace is filled with project models, design sketches, and the faint buzz of “what if we tried this?” brainstorming. Fridays usually see us sharing project wins over coffee (and the occasional homemade cake from a teammate’s kitchen).
What You’ll Be Doing
- Overseeing the design and development of curtain walls, cladding, glazing, and specialized aluminum works
- Collaborating with architects and contractors to translate project visions into feasible, performance-driven facade solutions
- Reviewing and refining technical drawings, material specifications, and shop details—nothing gets your stamp unless it’s precise
- Providing on-site supervision during installation, resolving technical snags, and ensuring compliance with project standards
- Leading technical meetings and brainstorming sessions to tackle complex geometry or interface challenges
- Advising junior engineers and drafters; your mentorship is as valued as your technical know-how
What You’ll Bring
Must-Haves:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience designing, detailing, and supervising facade systems (aluminum, glass, steel)
- Proficiency in curtain wall, cladding, and glazing systems
- Experience reading and developing shop drawings and technical documentation
- Familiarity with standards and regulations in Abu Dhabi/UAE construction
- Great communication skills and a knack for cross-discipline teamwork
Nice-to-Haves:
- Experience working directly in Mafraq’s industrial sector
- Knowledge of façade thermal and acoustic performance requirements
- Familiarity with 3D modeling or BIM software for facade engineering
Not sure you tick every box? We’d still love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Competitive salary package with performance-based reviews
- Project exposure: iconic towers, commercial developments, and unique design-build challenges
- Supportive, collaborative team—your ideas are welcome and your growth is encouraged
- Modern office in Mafraq Industrial, with easy access and plenty of on-site amenities
- Ongoing professional development: workshops, industry events, and learning allowances
- Flexible start/finish for when life outside work needs attention
You’ll be part of a team shaping Abu Dhabi’s cityscape, all while sharpening your engineering skills and working alongside people who genuinely value what you bring to the table.
Common Interview Questions and Tips
To help you prepare and feel confident, here are some questions you might encounter during the interview process for this role.
- Can you walk us through your process for designing and detailing a curtain wall system from concept to shop drawings?
- When collaborating with architects and contractors on façade solutions, how do you ensure both aesthetic intent and technical feasibility are achieved?
- Describe a challenging facade installation you supervised on site. What technical issues came up, and how did you resolve them?
- How do you approach reviewing technical drawings and material specifications to ensure precision and compliance?
- What experience do you have working with facade systems specific to aluminum, glass, and steel? Can you give examples of projects you’ve handled?
- How familiar are you with Abu Dhabi or UAE-specific standards and regulations when it comes to facade engineering?
- Tell us about a time you had to lead or mentor junior engineers or drafters. What did you focus on, and what was the outcome?
- Imagine you're in a technical meeting and a proposed façade feature poses significant geometric challenges. How would you facilitate brainstorming to find a solution?
- Give an example of how you handled a misalignment between the project vision and what could be achieved technically during a cross-discipline team discussion.
- Our team enjoys creative “what if” brainstorming sessions—how do you contribute in these environments, especially when discussions get lively?
- What strategies do you use to stay organized and maintain attention to detail while managing multiple projects and shop drawings?
- How do you balance client expectations for iconic design with practical engineering and material constraints?
- In what ways do you stay updated with advancements in BIM, thermal or acoustic performance requirements for facades?
- Describe what makes a workplace—or team—truly collaborative for you, and how you help foster that environment.