Facade Designer

* **Fixed-term Contract** * **Mid-Senior Level** * **Dubai** * **Technical Engineering** **About Us** Inhabit is a unique, multi-disciplinary team of professionals who are passionate about making a positive contribution to our built environment. We are a collective of experienced architects, designers, engineers and detailers who work both independently and in partnership to form a holistic approach to the services that we offer. We believe that our respective areas of expertise can be integrated to allow seamless interdisciplinary synergy to create buildings that are more relevant to our evolving society. We are focused on design-led engineering, providing technical and comprehensive solutions that thoughtfully and creatively consider aesthetics, engineering, cost, procurement, and sustainability driving towards a building that is sensitive and inspirational within its socio-cultural context. **About the Role** **List of Responsibilities** The Facade Designer forms part of the Design team within the global structure of the company and assumes general responsibilities that pro-actively contribute to the growth of Façade Design capabilities and all other disciplines across the globe. This includes responsibility for all design, documentation, administration and compliance with project constraints undertaken for Façade and all other disciplines. You will also need to fulfill legal responsibilities commensurate with your position. The following is an overview of responsibilities and performance standards required of the Façade Designer: * Major Function * Project Operation / Management * Customer / Client Service * Technical Quality Control * Mentoring, Training and Personal Growth **Major Function** Duties include but not limited to: * Produce details of façade systems based on architectural sketches and assist in the delivery of detailed façade tender packages * Provide 2D drafting using Autocad software for architectural documentation and detail working drawings such as architectural façade tender submissions and shop drawing packages for Façade/Curtain wall projects and prepare material schedules * Provide 3D drafting using AutoCAD, Rhino, Revit, Solidworks and/or Sketchup Pro to develop 3 dimensional details for the purposes of design development and/or drawing documentation as required * Interpret and produce fabrication level detailed drawings, sketches and written instructions * Prepare façade technical specifications * Coordinate with the relevant parties to raise/resolve project related issues which could affect the delivery of the documentation * Follow the general drawing protocols and cad file system set by Inhabit * Maintain internal document control of drawings and changes in accordance with Inhabit standards * Review and evaluate design deliverables to ensure build ability and compliance, liaising with the client’s design team and specialist suppliers * Coordinate with the relevant parties to raise/resolve project related issues which could affect the delivery of the documentation and update your manager / project leader as required * Manage time to ensure production of deliverables to agreed timelines and within budget * Provide assistance to engineers and design team in regards to cad or hand sketches for presentation purposes as required * Monitor Design output from offices across the region and review shop drawings from contractors * Liaise with other staff, project teams, associated consultants and clients, and assist in building and maintaining relationships to determine best façade design outcomes * Actively participate in design workshops and meetings, where cladding solutions are explored and determined. Workshops and meetings will be with clients, architects and contractors * Provide training in Design to other members of the team as required * Develop own skills in design, engineering, materials, etc. * Keep an up-to-date working knowledge of relevant design techniques, technical standards, codes of practice and systems and procedures and share knowledge and update technical library * Keep up to date with design software new to the market that will help develop our business * Evaluate opportunities for improved efficiencies and effectiveness in consultation with management including identifying, developing and implementing standards, systems, tools and processes to support continuous improvement within the business * Take an active interest in the other disciplines (BMU, Lighting, Acoustics, Building Physics, Logistics etc..) in order to further develop your specialist skills **Project Operation / Management** You shall be responsible for efficient and profitable completion of all projects and tasks under your control whilst maintaining excellent technical standards and client satisfaction. Detailed responsibilities and/or targets include: * Allocation and management of time to suit programs and project budgets * Ensure projects are completed on-time and withou