Associate - Façade Engineering
We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready! Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking. Join WSP, and you'll be at the heart of an international collective of innovative thinkers, all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise, working on projects that transform society for all of us WSP Middle East is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Associate-Facade 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. Your new role, what's involved Lead and manage the facade design team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and innovative facade solutions for property and building projects. Oversee 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. Engage 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. Promote sustainability and innovation in facade design to align with the company's strategic goals. We'd love to hear from you if you have: 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. 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. What's in it for you WSP is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services consulting firms. Dedicated to our local communities, and propelled by international expertise, we are technical experts and strategic advisors, working together to solve some of the most complex challenges. Here at WSP, we greatly value your work-life balance, and your requirements for flexibility. Work is only one part of our lives, and making time for other things is important, be that our families, our friends, or ourselves. As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers first class medical cover, generous annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions. Be you, be happy – we strive to maintain a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximises the contribution every individual can bring to WSP. We recognize the value of working with diverse teams of varying backgrounds and experiences, and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates of all backgrounds. Apply now and be the future of WSP! Our team is made up of technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, environmental specialists, designers, and program and construction management professionals. Together we utilise our local understanding, international reach, and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities, and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. We design lasting solutions in the Property & Buildings, Transportation & Infrastructure, Environment, Industry, Resources (including Mining and Oil & Gas) and Power & Energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services.