About GHD
Let’s start with our vision: water, energy and urbanisation made sustainable for generations to come.
With more than 14,000 people around the globe GHD is a leading engineering, architecture and environmental consulting firm. With our vision to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come, GHD delivers iconic projects that shape our landscapes, support our communities and set the path of our collective future.
Job Description
As a Façade BIM Architect at GHD, you will collaborate on complex façade projects across the UAE and the GCC region. Leveraging your expertise in various façade systems, including stick/unitized curtain wall systems, skylights, doors, windows, cladding systems (stone, concrete, aluminum), balustrades, and lightweight structures, you will contribute to innovative solutions in façade engineering. Your role will encompass the design, documentation, code compliance[MK1], and integration of façade systems within multidisciplinary projects.
At GHD, we value innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. This role offers the opportunity to grow and contribute to some of the most dynamic façade projects in the region.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and rationalize the façade design and geometry from information received in various formats (hand sketches, architectural drawings, CAD drawings, 3D models, PDFs, etc.) maintaining architectural design intent and engineering requirements.
- Develop and manage detailed 3D parametric models of facade systems using Revit, Dynamo, Rhino, Grasshopper, Eveolute Tools or similar software, based on technical requirements and utilizing advanced knowledge of facade design and drafting principles.
- Coordinate the facade models with architectural, structural, and MEP models (including resolving clashes) through collaboration with the respective project discipline teams.
- Coordinate the production of façade design documentation in compliance with BIM and drawing standards.
- Oversee and perform quality checks on design models and technical documentation including validating models and drawings for accuracy, technical quality, and code compliance.
- Develop design workflows and processes in compliance with BIM standards, including quality assurance documentation and flowcharts.
- Maintain & implement company’s BIM standards, template[MK2]s and object library.
- Mentor and share knowledge with the design team, especially regarding technical aspects and model development of façades and their components.
- Participate in design coordination meetings, offering technical insights related to facade systems.
- Closely follow advancements in digital and parametric design technologies and facade engineering and propose innovations to improve our best practices.
Qualifications, skills & experience:
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture from a reputable University.
- Minimum 5 years of façade design and delivery experience, preferably with a mix of consultancy and contracting companies.
- Experience in detailing and documenting buildings and façades in Revit in 3D and 2D to the level of detail required in conceptual, schematic, detailed design and construction documentation (IFC).
- In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in working with AutoCAD, Revit, Dynamo, Rhino, Grasshopper and Navisworks for design/construction projects, including experience with clash analysis.
- Sound technical knowledge of façade systems and relevant codes and standards.
- Coding experience with Rhino script, Python and / or C#, VBA in Grasshopper and Dynamo environment would be an advantage.
- Experience in forming strong and collaborative relationships with team members across different regions and focus areas.
- Attention to detail with ability to schedule and manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
- Good communication, problem solving and organizational skills.
Our commitment to you
Commitment is a powerful word that defines how we do business, how we serve our clients and how we care for one another. We will support your needs by giving you the tools to do your best work and then recognize achievements. We will set your curiosity free to allow brilliant minds to do their best work. We will invest in new ideas, removing barriers where we can. Finally, we will encourage you to collaborate with thousands of diverse people across our global business.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion lies at the heart of our team culture. We operate a flat intellectual hierarchy meaning every voice is heard and has genuine influence. We believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and experience, and we recognize the value this brings our collective team approach to solving challenging client problems.
Inclusion is hugely important to us, and we want to ensure every team member can balance work around their unique personal circumstances. We will advocate for your professional development and provide access to formal education through the GHD Business School and practical application through technical delivery.
