Job Description

Job Title:

Technical Design Manager - Aluminum & Facade

Location:

United Arab Emirates

Experience Required:

Minimum 15 Years (Aluminum & Facade Design + Project Execution)

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly accomplished

Technical Design Manager

with extensive expertise in aluminum and facade engineering to lead our technical team on major construction projects across the UAE. This senior role requires a visionary professional with deep design knowledge, leadership capability, and the ability to develop innovative, compliant, and cost-efficient facade solutions from concept through completion.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor the design department, ensuring technically accurate and high-quality outputs throughout all project phases. Oversee the preparation, review, and approval of detailed facade design drawings, system calculations, technical specifications, and engineering reports. Collaborate with architects, structural consultants, project managers, and clients to develop feasible and optimized facade system designs. Review and sign off on shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, mock-up documentation, and all related technical deliverables. Provide expert technical direction during procurement, fabrication, testing, and installation to resolve design issues and ensure project alignment. Perform value engineering, risk assessments, and system optimization to enhance performance, constructability, and cost efficiency. Stay updated on emerging technologies, design trends, materials, and industry advancements in facade engineering. Ensure all design activities comply with project deadlines, quality benchmarks, safety requirements, and local/international standards. Support tendering teams with technical input, BOQs, system selection, and preliminary designs when required.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Structural Engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline.

Minimum 15 years

of hands-on experience in aluminum and facade design for large-scale commercial, residential, mixed-use, or landmark projects within the UAE/GCC. Strong command of aluminum facade systems, curtain walls, structural glazing, cladding, skylights, and associated materials. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit/BIM platforms, and facade-related analysis software (e.g., structural and thermal analysis). In-depth knowledge of UAE authority regulations and standards (Dubai Municipality, DCD, ASTM, EN, BS, etc.). Demonstrated ability to lead design teams, manage complex technical issues, and maintain high performance under project constraints. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple disciplines.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED15,000.00 - AED20,000.00 per month