Senior Technical Director / Technical Director - Facade

Confidential Careers
AE

Why this role

Pace
Fast Paced
Collaboration
High
Autonomy
Medium
Decision Impact
Team
Role Level
Team Lead

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What success looks like

  • successful completion of large-scale façade projects
  • innovation in façade systems
Typical background
15+ years experience in façade design / façade engineeringbackground from leading façade consultancies

Transferable backgrounds

  • Coming from project management
  • Coming from technical leadership

Skills & requirements

Required

Façade DesignTechnical LeadershipProject ManagementStakeholder Management

Preferred

SustainabilityValue Engineering

Stack & domain

Façade DesignFaçade EngineeringFaçade SystemsUnitisedStickBespoke SystemsLeadershipStakeholder ManagementReal EstateConstructionArchitecture

About the role

Original posting from Confidential Careers via LinkedIn

We are a global real estate developer with a presence in over 150 offices worldwide and a strong, established footprint across the Middle East. We deliver world-class residential and commercial developments, driven by innovation, technical excellence, and a passion for creating inspiring spaces. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Technical Director / Technical Director - Facade to join our team in Dubai, UAE, and lead the Facade design function across key projects in the region

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead façade design strategy across multiple large-scale developments
  • Define façade design standards, technical guidelines, and performance criteria
  • Oversee façade design development (concept, schematic, detailed design, and execution stages)
  • Work closely with architecture, structural, and MEP teams to ensure seamless integration
  • Review façade systems, materials, specifications, and technical submissions
  • Ensure compliance with regional codes, performance requirements, and sustainability targets
  • Manage and guide external façade consultants, contractors, and specialist suppliers
  • Support value engineering initiatives while maintaining design intent and quality
  • Provide technical oversight during construction, mock-ups, and site execution
  • Drive innovation in façade systems, materials, and building performance

Candidate Profile

  • 15–20+ years’ experience in façade design / façade engineering
  • Proven track record on large-scale, complex developments (high-rise, mixed-use, hospitality, etc.)
  • Strong experience in the Middle East market is preferred
  • Background from leading façade consultancies, contractors, or developer organisations
  • Deep technical expertise in façade systems (unitised, stick, bespoke systems, etc.)
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management capability
  • Ability to operate at both strategic and detailed technical levels

Why Consider This Opportunity

  • Lead façade design on landmark, high-visibility developments
  • Strategic, client-side leadership role
  • Influence design direction and technical standards at the portfolio level
  • Work within a globally recognised development platform

Source: Confidential Careers careers (LinkedIn)

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