Senior Consultant - Building Enclosures

Role Overview

Senior Consultant - Building Enclosures at WSP in the Middle East, based in the UAE.

Role Purpose

Design and deliver façade access solutions that meet international standards and industry best practices. Provide technical and advisory input with a whole-building perspective while ensuring high-quality outputs and supporting collaboration across specialist disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Technical Delivery

• Deliver technical and advisory input on façade access strategies with a whole-building perspective.
• Support the development of reglazing strategies and produce clear reports at key design stages.
• Research emerging façade access systems and recommend innovative solutions.
• Execute CAD/BIM tasks and produce accurate AutoCAD drawings.

Engineering & Compliance

• Undertake and review engineering calculations in line with relevant codes and standards.
• Conduct factory and site inspections to assess quality and compliance.
• Stay abreast of the latest technical advancements in façade access systems and apply this knowledge to deliver innovative, safe, and sustainable solutions.

Collaboration & Quality

• Collaborate with the Façade Engineering team and other disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Review peer work for quality control and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Provide regular updates to line management and embed Health & Safety in all practices.

Strategic Support

• Support business unit strategy, sustainability objectives, and client service enhancement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in engineering or related discipline (façade, structural, or mechanical preferred).
• Proven experience in façade access consultancy, including front-end design and inspections.
• Strong knowledge of CDM and EN standards relevant to façade access systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and familiarity with BIM workflows.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and technical capability.
• Ability to provide clear, client-focused recommendations.
• Effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Organised, accountable, and delivery-focused.