Senior Facade Manager

Job Description: • Lead the design and engineering of façade systems for major commercial, residential, hospitality, institutional and mixed-use developments. • Manage façade projects from concept design through detailed design, tender, construction and completion. • Develop innovative, practical and cost-effective façade design solutions while maintaining architectural intent and performance requirements. • Provide technical leadership on curtain wall, glazing, metal cladding, stone cladding, composite cladding, structural glass and other façade systems. • Review façade drawings, calculations, specifications, material submissions, shop drawings and technical documentation. • Coordinate façade design with architects, structural engineers, MEP consultants, contractors, specialist subcontractors, manufacturers and other stakeholders. • Undertake façade inspections, condition assessments, defect investigations, refurbishment and remedial works for existing buildings. • Provide technical support and guidance to site teams during construction, including resolving façade design and installation issues. • Review construction methodologies and ensure façade works comply with approved designs, relevant standards, specifications and quality requirements. • Identify technical and project risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies. • Develop and review façade specifications, performance criteria, tender documentation and procurement requirements. • Participate in contractor prequalification, tender evaluation and technical assessment. • Develop value engineering and alternative design proposals to optimise cost, constructability, performance and durability. • Manage project scope, programme, resources, deliverables and technical quality. • Lead, mentor and develop junior façade engineers, designers and technical staff. • Maintain and improve façade engineering standards, technical procedures and best practices within the organisation. • Support business development activities, including preparing technical proposals, fee submissions, presentations and client meetings. • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, developers, contractors, suppliers and façade manufacturers. • Collaborate with regional and international multidisciplinary teams on complex façade projects. Job Requirements: • Degree in Architecture, Façade Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, Building Engineering or a related discipline. • Minimum 10–15 years of relevant experience in façade engineering, façade consultancy, architectural design or building envelope design. • Proven experience in leading façade design and engineering for large-scale and complex building projects. • Strong technical knowledge of façade systems, including curtain walls, glazing, aluminium/metal cladding, stone cladding, composite panels and structural glass. • Experience in façade refurbishment, defect investigation, remediation and existing-building assessment is an advantage. • Good understanding of façade performance, constructability, materials, detailing and installation methodologies. • Familiarity with relevant international façade standards, building codes and performance requirements. • Experience reviewing technical drawings, calculations, specifications, shop drawings and material submissions. • Strong project management and multidisciplinary coordination skills. • Experience working with architects, developers, consultants, contractors and specialist façade manufacturers. • Good understanding of project commercial aspects, including fee proposals, tendering, procurement, variation management and value engineering. • Proven leadership and team management abilities, with experience mentoring junior professionals. • Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines effectively. • Professional registration or membership with a recognised professional institution is preferred.