Head of Architecture – Design Department

The Company

Our Client is a Leading Regional Multi-Disciplinary Engineering Consultancy working on prestigious projects across the Gulf. They are currently seeking a Head of Architecture to join their Office in Kuwait. Reporting to the Deputy General Manager and and overseeing a team of 25 direct and indirectly reporting multi-discipline Staff

The Role

Oversight of different projects, review and ensure quality of design developments and final designs whilst ensuring adherence to deadlines, budgets, quality requirements and contract obligations in order to fulfill client requirements.

Assist the Technical Manager and top management in formulating plans to guide the future operations of the Architecture/Design department

Review and approve the design developments and final design drawings for various projects, Advise Senior Architects, Project Managers and Resident Engineers, Advise the QS Department in preparing the BoQs in line with project requirements and specifications

Requirements

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Architecture, Chartered and Masters Qualified will be given preference

12-15 years minimum experience 5+years of experience as a senior Architect and 5-7 years as Head of Architecture

English speaking candidates are preferred with availability to start on short notice

Knowledge of all areas of Design (Landscaping, Interiors etc) with up to date design software

Knowledge of architectural developments and direction, building materials/equipment and their application to building components

About the Company

Propel Consult delivers a service in step with the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value to all levels of recruitment stems from our wholehearted belief in providing a professional service to both parties. We have built relationships with many leading indigenous and mulitnational organisations throughout the Middle East and internationally in countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt and many more. Concentrating our resources has created 5 distinct specialist divisions: