Senior Façade Designer – Aluminum & Façade

Senior Façade Designer – Aluminum & Façade

Job Title: Senior Façade Designer – Aluminum & Façade
Job Type: Full-Time
Company: Euro Systems
Industry: Aluminum, Façade, Glazing & Architectural Systems
Location: Doha, Qatar
Work Mode: In Person

About Euro Systems

Euro Systems is a leading engineering and architectural solutions company operating across the GCC, specializing in aluminum and façade systems, glazing, architectural products, interior solutions, acoustic systems, and smart technologies.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Façade Designer to join our Doha team and take a leading role in the technical design and development of complex façade and aluminum systems.

The successful candidate will be responsible for converting architectural requirements into technically accurate, commercially viable, fabrication-ready, and installation-ready façade solutions while coordinating closely with consultants, architects, project teams, production, procurement, and site teams.

Position Overview

The Senior Façade Designer will take ownership of façade design deliverables from the initial design stage through shop drawings, fabrication, installation, testing, and project handover.

This is a senior technical position requiring strong knowledge of aluminum and glazing systems, façade detailing, constructability, design coordination, and fabrication processes. The candidate will also provide technical guidance to junior designers and ensure that all design outputs meet project specifications and company standards.

Current Qatar senior façade roles commonly require experience with curtain walls, unitized systems, structural glazing, ACP cladding, skylights, shop/fabrication drawings, technical coordination, and façade performance requirements.

Key Responsibilities1. Façade Design Leadership

• Lead the design development of complex aluminum and façade systems.
• Convert architectural concepts and project requirements into practical and buildable façade solutions.
• Develop façade design strategies considering aesthetics, performance, fabrication, installation, and cost.
• Review project requirements, specifications, architectural drawings, and structural information.
• Select appropriate façade systems, profiles, materials, and construction methods.
• Provide technical recommendations during design development and project execution.

2. Façade Systems & Technical Detailing

Develop and review designs for:

• Curtain Wall Systems
• Stick Curtain Wall
• Unitized Curtain Wall
• Structural Glazing
• Spider Glazing
• Aluminum Windows & Doors
• ACP and Metal Cladding
• Louvers
• Skylights
• Canopies
• Architectural Metal Works
• Bespoke Façade Systems
• Develop detailed sections, elevations, junctions, interfaces, fixing details, and construction details.
• Ensure façade interfaces are properly coordinated with structural and architectural elements.
• Review system performance and constructability before drawings are released.

3. Shop & Fabrication Drawings

• Lead preparation and technical review of shop drawings.
• Develop fabrication drawings and detailed installation drawings.
• Review bracket, anchor, fixing, mullion, transom, glass, sealant, gasket, and interface details.
• Ensure drawings are suitable for factory fabrication and site installation.
• Check dimensions, levels, tolerances, profiles, material specifications, and assembly details.
• Review and incorporate consultant/client comments.
• Maintain drawing revisions and document control.
• Review as-built drawings and ensure they reflect final site conditions.

4. Design Coordination

• Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, consultants, project managers, estimators, procurement, production, and site teams.
• Review architectural and structural drawings to identify clashes and design constraints.
• Prepare and respond to RFIs and technical queries.
• Participate in design review and technical coordination meetings.
• Resolve interface issues between façade systems and building structure.
• Ensure design information is communicated clearly to fabrication and installation teams.

5. Façade Engineering & Performance

• Support façade engineering and performance requirements.
• Review façade details in relation to wind loads, structural movement, deflection, thermal expansion, waterproofing, and air/water penetration.
• Consider thermal and acoustic performance during design development.
• Coordinate with structural/façade engineers for required calculations and technical verification.
• Ensure designs comply with project specifications and applicable international standards.
• Review façade testing and mock-up requirements where applicable.

6. Material & Technical Submittals

• Review façade materials and system components for technical suitability.
• Prepare and review material submittals.
• Coordinate technical documentation for consultant/client approval.
• Review aluminum profiles, glass specifications, brackets, anchors, gaskets, sealants, insulation, and accessories.
• Ensure proposed materials comply with approved specifications.
• Support alternative material/system proposals and value engineering initiatives.

7. Estimation & Commercial Support

• Support the estimation team during tender and project pricing stages.
• Review BOQs, specifications, and project drawings.
• Assist with material take-offs and quantity calculations.
• Review façade system requirements for pricing accuracy.
• Identify potential design alternatives and cost-saving opportunities.
• Support value engineering without compromising required performance or quality.
• Provide technical input for variations and additional works where required.

8. Production & Fabrication Coordination

• Work closely with factory and production teams to ensure drawings are suitable for manufacturing.
• Resolve technical issues arising during fabrication.
• Review fabrication requirements and production details.
• Coordinate profile optimization, glass requirements, accessories, brackets, and fixing systems.
• Ensure production follows the latest approved drawings.
• Provide technical clarification to factory personnel where required.

9. Site & Installation Support

• Provide technical support to site teams throughout project execution.
• Review actual site conditions and verify critical dimensions.
• Support site teams with installation details and technical clarifications.
• Resolve façade installation and interface problems.
• Review site modifications and recommend appropriate design solutions.
• Support mock-up, inspection, testing, snagging, and handover activities.

10. Team Leadership & Mentoring

• Lead and coordinate junior façade designers and CAD technicians.
• Review drawings prepared by junior team members.
• Establish and maintain drawing quality standards.
• Provide technical guidance and training to design team members.
• Allocate design tasks based on project priorities and deadlines.
• Monitor design deliverables and ensure timely completion.
• Promote accurate, coordinated, and efficient design practices.

RequirementsEducation

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Additional qualifications in façade engineering, building envelope design, or architectural systems will be an advantage.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 8–12 years of experience in façade design and detailing.
• Strong experience in aluminum, glass, curtain wall, glazing, and building envelope systems.
• Proven experience handling complex commercial, residential, hospitality, high-rise, or landmark projects.
• Strong experience preparing and reviewing shop drawings and fabrication drawings.
• Previous GCC experience is strongly preferred, with Qatar experience considered an advantage.
• Experience leading or mentoring a design team is preferred.

Senior Qatar façade positions commonly seek around 8–12+ years of façade experience and GCC project exposure, with strong capability across design, detailing, fabrication, and installation.

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of:

• Curtain Wall Systems
• Unitized & Stick Curtain Wall
• Structural Glazing
• Aluminum Windows & Doors
• ACP/Metal Cladding
• Spider Glazing
• Skylights & Canopies
• Louvers
• Façade Anchoring Systems
• Glass & Glazing
• Silicone & Sealant Systems
• Thermal Break Systems
• Waterproofing Interfaces
• Façade Fabrication
• Façade Installation
• Building Envelope Principles
• Material Take-Offs
• BOQ & Technical Specifications
• Value Engineering

Software Requirements

Mandatory:

• AutoCAD – Advanced proficiency

Preferred:

• Revit
• BIM software
• Rhino
• SolidWorks
• Inventor
• SketchUp
• Orgadata / LogiKal
• Other façade design and engineering software

Experience with Revit, BIM, LogiKal/Orgadata, or comparable tools is frequently listed as an advantage for senior façade design positions in Qatar.

Preferred Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be:

• A technically strong façade professional with excellent attention to detail.
• Capable of independently leading complex façade design packages.
• Strong in design development, detailing, and constructability.
• Experienced in coordinating with consultants, architects, production, and site teams.
• Able to identify technical risks before fabrication or installation.
• Commercially aware and capable of contributing to value engineering.
• Confident in reviewing and approving technical drawings.
• Capable of mentoring junior designers.
• Strong in communication, coordination, and technical problem-solving.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and strict submission deadlines.

Key Performance Areas

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Accuracy and quality of façade design deliverables.
• Timely completion of shop and fabrication drawings.
• Successful consultant/client drawing approvals.
• Reduction of design errors and site rework.
• Effective coordination with production and installation teams.
• Technical resolution of project issues.
• Material optimization and design efficiency.
• Compliance with project specifications and applicable standards.
• Development and performance of junior design team members.

Mandatory Requirements

• Minimum 8–12 years of façade design experience.
• Strong aluminum and glazing/façade system knowledge.
• Advanced AutoCAD skills.
• Strong experience with shop and fabrication drawings.
• Experience with curtain wall and building envelope systems.
• Ability to coordinate independently with consultants, architects, production, and site teams.
• GCC experience preferred; Qatar experience is an advantage.

Work Location

Doha, Qatar

The position is full-time and office/project based, with regular coordination required with clients, consultants, production facilities, project sites, and internal technical teams.

Pay: AED7,000.00 - AED9,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person