Façade / Envelope Engineer – 100% (m/f)

ARX is a global network of specialists in engineering, design, and architecture. Our team offers 360° consulting, project management, and technical services in: airports, bridges, buildings, cableways, digital innovation, environment, equipment, geology, geotechnics, hydropower, metros, nuclear plants, oil & gas, pipelines, ports, railways, river engineering, roads, traffic, tunnels, and water/wastewater treatment. With offices across Europe, North and South America, Asia, Africa, and Oceania, our agile task force combines global expertise with local know-how. The result is our uniquely "glocal" approach, which allows us to meet the specific needs of each community while incorporating international best practices. At ARX, smart minds strive for a sustainable future, transforming communities one innovative project at a time. People are the heart and soul of ARX. We are a home for innovators, visionaries, and experts to develop talents, launch careers, and collaborate with fellow specialists. ARX values individuals. Believing their brilliance and determination will provide solutions to tomorrow's challenges, we welcome professionals who will both benefit from and enrich our team. ARX, marks a significant expansion into the Middle East with our offices in UAE and KSA. This establishment underscores our dedication to innovation and engineering excellence, bolstering our position in the dynamic GCC market. For our office in Riyadh, we are looking for Façade / Envelope Engineer – 100% (m/f) The ideal candidate will have the engineering judgement to assess the building envelope as an integrated performance system. They will recognise how detailing, materials and interfaces influence durability and environmental control, particularly in demanding climates. The candidate should be comfortable challenging specialist proposals, explaining performance risks and working with designers and contractors to resolve interfaces while protecting the intended architectural expression. Responsibilities: • Provide technical assurance for façades, cladding, glazing and roofing, including security-rated and blast-related elements where specified. • Review envelope drawings, specifications and performance criteria for compliance with the approved design and project requirements. • Assess thermal, weatherproofing, structural and fire performance, checking continuity at joints and transitions. • Review specialist contractor designs, calculations and shop drawings, identifying unsupported assumptions or incomplete details. • Coordinate support, movement and tolerance interfaces with structural teams and service penetrations with MEP teams. • Assess material and system submissions against the required performance, durability and maintenance provisions. • Review mock-up and performance test proposals and witness testing against the agreed acceptance criteria. • Track test observations, design comments and technical queries to documented resolution. • Advise package managers on envelope risks, substitutions and design changes affecting building performance or delivery. Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil or Structural Engineering. • 10+ years in façade engineering or envelope design review. • Knowledge of façade testing standards (CWCT, ASTM) and hot-climate envelope performance. • Eligible for SCE accreditation; must meet client security vetting requirements. • Ability to interpret specialist envelope calculations, system details and performance test reports. • Understanding of façade support, movement, tolerance, junction and penetration interfaces. • Desirable: Blast-resistant or forced-entry-rated glazing experience. We Offer: • Opportunity to collaborate with a forward-thinking, synergistic, and innovative team. • Exposure to cutting-edge projects driving Middle East / North African regions development. • Personalized professional growth and developmental avenues tailored to your career aspirations. If you would you like to join our highly motivated and very successful team, please send us your complete application!

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil or Structural Engineering. 10+ years in façade engineering or envelope design review. Knowledge of façade testing standards (CWCT, ASTM) and hot-climate envelope performance. Eligible for SCE accreditation; must meet client security vetting requirements. Ability to interpret specialist envelope calculations, system details and performance test reports. Understanding of façade support, movement, tolerance, junction and penetration interfaces. Desirable: Blast-resistant or forced-entry-rated glazing experience.

Provide technical assurance for façades, cladding, glazing and roofing, including security-rated and blast-related elements where specified. Review envelope drawings, specifications and performance criteria for compliance with the approved design and project requirements. Assess thermal, weatherproofing, structural and fire performance, checking continuity at joints and transitions. Review specialist contractor designs, calculations and shop drawings, identifying unsupported assumptions or incomplete details. Coordinate support, movement and tolerance interfaces with structural teams and service penetrations with MEP teams. Assess material and system submissions against the required performance, durability and maintenance provisions. Review mock-up and performance test proposals and witness testing against the agreed acceptance criteria. Track test observations, design comments and technical queries to documented resolution. Advise package managers on envelope risks, substitutions and design changes affecting building performance or delivery.