Façade BIM Modeller

About the role

Zutari, a multinational buildings, infrastructure engineering and advisory firm with over 90 years of experience across Africa and the Middle East, is looking for a Façade BIM Modeler in Dubai. The Façade BIM Engineer develops, coordinates and manages BIM models for façade systems from concept design through to construction documentation, working with multidisciplinary teams to ensure accurate digital representation of the façade within the overall project model.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, update and maintain façade BIM models in Revit (or equivalent BIM software)
• Create detailed façade families, parametric components and system assemblies
• Ensure models are accurate, consistent and aligned with the project BIM execution plan
• Generate coordinated façade drawings, schedules and fabrication details from the BIM models
• Use Rhino and Grasshopper to build parametric and algorithmic solutions for complex structural and façade design challenges
• Develop computational design solutions and tools for façade and structural systems, and share them across projects
• Work with architects, engineers and other design professionals to embed computational design in the design process
• Implement computational design in Revit and create prototypes, models and pre-visualizations to guide decisions
• Document computational design processes, parameters and workflows clearly

Required profile

• Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture, Structural Engineering or Computational Design
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in façade BIM design, focused on structures and façade systems
• Portfolio showing 3D BIM modelling capabilities up to LOD 350
• Time management, attention to detail and strong collaborative skills

Required skills

• Autodesk Revit, Navisworks and similar BIM tools
• Rhino and Grasshopper (essential)
• Ability to read technical drawings and plans
• Bonus: Python scripting for design automation, Tekla and Dynamo