Senior Façade Engineer (Specialist)

About the Role

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Façade Engineer (Specialist) to join our team in Al Khobar, Eastern Region. This full-time role involves leading the design, coordination, technical review, and delivery of façade engineering solutions for complex building and mixed-use developments. The successful candidate will ensure the successful integration of architectural vision, structural performance, sustainability objectives, and construction requirements into high-quality façade systems.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Façade Engineer will provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, overseeing various aspects of façade development and delivery:

• Lead the design and engineering of building façade systems, including curtain walls, cladding systems, skylights, roofing interfaces, glazing systems, architectural metalwork, and specialty façade elements.
• Develop façade design concepts, specifications, calculations, and technical reports.
• Perform façade performance assessments related to structural integrity, thermal performance, acoustic performance, weatherproofing, fire safety, and sustainability requirements.
• Review and approve façade shop drawings, material submissions, mock-ups, and engineering calculations.
• Ensure façade solutions meet architectural intent while maintaining constructability, durability, and lifecycle performance.

Technical Coordination and Design Management

• Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, MEP engineers, contractors, and specialist façade consultants.
• Manage design interfaces between façade systems and surrounding building elements.
• Conduct technical design reviews and identify opportunities for value engineering and optimization.
• Support BIM coordination and multidisciplinary integration throughout the design process.
• Review design proposals for compliance with project specifications, international standards, and local authority requirements.

Construction Support and Site Supervision

• Provide technical support during procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning phases.
• Monitor façade installation activities to ensure compliance with approved designs and quality requirements.
• Review testing protocols and witness performance testing, including air infiltration, water penetration, structural loading, and mock-up testing.
• Resolve technical issues arising during fabrication and construction.
• Support project teams during inspections, handover, and defect rectification stages.

Stakeholder Management and Commercial Oversight

• Act as the primary façade engineering representative for clients and project stakeholders.
• Participate in design workshops, technical meetings, and coordination reviews.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and engineering recommendations.
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, and specialist consultants.
• Provide technical advice regarding façade technologies, materials, and best practices.
• Support cost planning and procurement strategies for façade packages.
• Identify technical and project risks associated with façade systems and implement mitigation measures.
• Review contractor claims, variations, and technical change requests.
• Ensure compliance with project governance procedures and contractual requirements.
• Contribute to bid evaluations and contractor selection processes.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this role should possess the following:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in façade engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to promote sustainable façade design solutions that improve energy efficiency and environmental performance.
• Experience ensuring compliance with sustainability frameworks, energy codes, and green building certification requirements.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of quality assurance and technical excellence.
• A proactive approach to innovation through the adoption of emerging façade technologies, digital engineering tools, and advanced materials.