Head of International Façade Design

Our client is an established engineering and construction solutions provider with expertise in structural engineering and complex building projects. The company delivers technical solutions for projects in Singapore and international markets, with a strong focus on engineering quality, design innovation, regulatory compliance, and project delivery. They are seeking an experienced structural engineering leader to strengthen their Singapore design capabilities and drive technical excellence across projects.

A senior technical and leadership role responsible for leading façade design strategy, technical governance, and multidisciplinary coordination for complex international façade projects. The successful candidate will serve as the key technical authority for façade engineering whilst bridging collaboration between the Singapore office and China headquarters

1. Lead façade design delivery for complex local and international projects, from concept development through detailed design and construction.
2. Provide technical leadership and oversight for façade systems, design drawings, specifications, detailing, and performance requirements.
3. Ensure compliance with Singapore building regulations, applicable Singapore Standards / SS EN standards, façade performance requirements, and local approval processes.
4. Coordinate with clients, architects, consultants, contractors, fabricators, and multidisciplinary project teams to ensure design alignment and project delivery.
5. Review façade drawings, fabrication drawings, cutting lists, system details, and node modelling to ensure technical accuracy and constructability.
6. Provide technical support for façade testing, mock-up reviews, site activities, design modifications, and installation coordination.
7. Oversee façade performance requirements, including wind resistance, water tightness, air tightness, thermal performance, material selection, and durability.
8. Lead, mentor, and develop the façade design team, managing technical reviews, design quality, and design subcontractors.
9. Act as a key technical liaison between the Singapore office and China headquarters, facilitating cross-border communication and resolving complex engineering issues.

1. Bachelor’s degree or above in Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Façade Engineering, or a related discipline.
2. Minimum 12 years of façade engineering/design experience, with proven experience leading design teams and delivering large-scale façade packages from concept through construction.
3. Strong technical expertise in complex curved, irregular, large-span, unitised, and other high-complexity façade systems, including concept design, detailed design, working drawings, façade detailing, system selection, and construction implementation.
4. Ability to review fabrication drawings, cutting lists, façade components, and technical detailing to ensure accuracy and buildability.
5. Familiarity with Singapore building regulations, applicable Singapore Standards / SS EN standards, BCA and SCDF requirements, façade performance standards, and local approval and consultant coordination processes.
6. Good understanding of façade performance requirements, including wind resistance, water tightness, air tightness, thermal performance, material properties, and durability, with experience in testing, mock-ups, performance verification, or site issue resolution.
7. Proficient in Rhino, Grasshopper, and AutoCAD; familiarity with Revit, Tekla, or other BIM/parametric modelling tools is an advantage.
8. Strong capabilities in façade system detailing, node modelling, technical review, and multidisciplinary design coordination.
9. Proven experience in design-team leadership, mentoring, design-subcontractor management, and coordination with architectural, structural, MEP, and construction teams.
10. Practical experience in site technical support, design changes, façade performance testing, mock-up reviews, fabrication, and installation coordination.
11. Strong technical judgement, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively between the Singapore team and China headquarters.

1. Location: Singapore, West Region
2. Job Type: Permanent
3. Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM