Facade Design Engineer

About the role

The Facade Design Engineer manages the design, technical review, engineering coordination and construction support of all building envelope systems. The role ensures facade performance, constructability, environmental sustainability and compliance with project specifications and international standards.

Key responsibilities

• Manage design documentation, drawings, specifications and BIM deliverables from consultants and subcontractors, and coordinate facade consultants, subcontractors and suppliers
• Ensure compliance with Employer's Requirements, ICAO standards, IATA recommendations and local building regulations
• Coordinate BIM models using Autodesk Revit, Navisworks and PMIS, and take part in design reviews, clash detection and multidisciplinary coordination
• Support construction, prepare and review RFIs, NCRs and site technical queries, and liaise with client, PMC, authorities and internal teams
• Review curtain wall, skylight, aluminum cladding, louvers and structural glazing systems for structural performance, wind load, air infiltration, water penetration and fire performance
• Coordinate visual and performance mock-ups, factory acceptance tests and site quality inspections

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Facade Engineering, Architectural Engineering or C&S Engineering; Master's preferred
• Minimum 8-15 years of experience in facade engineering
• Airport project experience highly preferred
• Professional registration preferred: Registered Chartered Architect, Member of SLIA (Sri Lanka Institute of Architects) or equivalent

Required skills

• Autodesk Revit and Navisworks
• BIM coordination and design review
• Value engineering and building code compliance