Facade Engineer

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy committed to delivering impactful work that shapes the future. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we bring together over 20,000 experts across six continents, delivering transformative engineering, management and development services in 150 countries.

We are a global community of purpose-driven professionals committed to creating sustainable solutions that improve lives. Our collegiate and collaborative culture is grounded in equality, diversity and inclusion. Our teams work on impactful infrastructure projects across sectors including Buildings, Water, Transport and Energy.

About the Business Unit

Global Delivery Services Centre (GDSC) is a high-impact business unit within Mott MacDonald, dedicated to enhancing project delivery across our global operations. As part of GDSC, you will join a team that champions excellence in technical and digital disciplines and supports projects throughout the lifecycle, from concept to completion.

As part of GDSC in India, you will work alongside Mott MacDonald colleagues internationally, delivering projects across commercial, residential, retail, offices, education, healthcare, airports, data centres, hotels, sports and events venues, and metros and stations.

Job Description

The Façade Engineer will support the design and delivery of building envelope systems across project stages, with a strong focus on technical quality, multidisciplinary coordination, project requirements and applicable standards.

Specific Responsibilities

• Undertake façade engineering calculations, including structural performance, wind load assessments, thermal movement and deflection analysis.
• Support compliance with relevant Australian and/or UAE and KSA standards and project requirements.
• Develop façade weatherproofing and detailing solutions that support durability and protection against water, air and moisture ingress while maintaining architectural intent and constructability.
• Prepare technical specifications and design documentation, including performance requirements, material selection, testing criteria, procurement documentation and construction details.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to design coordination meetings with architects and structural engineers.
• Support design development from concept and proof-of-concept studies through detailed design, tender documentation, contractor review, testing and construction-phase services.
• Review contractor submissions, shop drawings and technical reports with guidance to support compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Assist in integrating structural integrity, weather tightness, thermal performance, fire compliance, acoustics, durability, maintenance and sustainability considerations.
• Use relevant software tools, including CAD, Strand7 and THERM, as required for project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering excellence, alongside brilliant people by:
• Technical Excellence: Demonstrates a willingness to develop skills and competence, adopt future technical skills and contribute to new ideas, while independently focusing on delivering quality in assigned work tasks.
• Project Delivery: Delivers quality professional services and works with guidance, but not constant supervision, to manage and support projects, ensuring timely, cost-effective and quality delivery.
• Collaboration: Works with and through others to accomplish goals, stays in regular contact with colleagues, shares information and values alternative ideas and input.
• Quality and Risk Management: Works with guidance to apply company standards and best practices, ensuring adherence to policies. Proactively contributes to risk management in line with STEP across winning work, project and service delivery activities.

Candidate Specification

• 6+ years of experience in façade engineering or building envelope design.
• Understanding of façade structural behaviour, materials, weatherproofing, detailing and performance requirements.
• Ability to undertake engineering calculations and prepare clear technical documentation with guidance.
• Working knowledge of relevant design standards and project requirements.
• Experience of coordinating with architects, structural engineers and other disciplines.
• Working knowledge of CAD, Strand7 and THERM is desirable.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

• Embrace our Progress, Respect, Integrity, Drive and Excellence (PRIDE) values by:
• Self-leadership: Taking responsibility for your own behaviour, work and well-being.
• Professional Excellence: Demonstrating a passion for continual learning and professional development.
• Communication: Communicating confidently and clearly, while remaining receptive to the opinions and views of others.
• Teamwork: Working cooperatively with others and providing appropriate technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.
• Written skills: Producing clear and logical written communication and presentations in English.

Flexible working

At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:

• Agile working
• Critical illness and compassionate leave
• Paternity Leave
• Group term life insurance, and Group medical insurance coverage
• Career mobility options
• Short and Long-term global employment opportunities
• Global collaboration and knowledge sharing

Employment Compliance Requirement

As part of our global compliance requirements, all candidates must hold a valid Right to Work (RTW) document in India, which will be verified during the recruitment process.

Acceptable documents include a Passport, Voter ID, or Birth Certificate.

By applying, you confirm that you can provide valid documentation if and when required.