Associate Architect

Job description / Role

Under the general supervision of the Director - Design, to develop/coordinate documents for functional programming, design, and construction, and to provide design management for a variety of renovations and newly develop project cost estimates, review construction bids, and contracts for construction projects.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide leadership, management and direction in a manner consistent with the SIEC Group values.
• Prepare or oversee the preparation of architectural plans, specifications, and drawings for buildings and structures.
• Effectively assess team and individual strengths and development needs, putting in place appropriate actions / learning requirements.
• Provide and maintain high standards of design, construction and contract management, and support the senior colleagues in maintain standards and ensuring compliance.
• Prepare and check drawings and specification, for schemes technical accuracy and compliance with appropriate standards.
• Lead and manage the delivery of a design review service across multi-disciplines, maintaining and promoting high standards of design, construction and contract management and promote Sustainable Design across the team, and within projects wherever possible.
• Provide architectural advice to clients.
• Contribute to the achievement of the business plan objectives.
• Responsible for identifying new business opportunities
• Inspire a culture of excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring the delivery of demonstrable high quality products and services which embrace quality standards.
• Prepare preliminary plans/cost estimates based on programmatic requirements.
• Prepare detailed design/construction documents.
• Provide project management for selected assigned projects from preliminary planning through construction administration.
• Assist in the review of design/construction documents prepared by others.
• Provide support to Senior Architect, Architects and other administrators on special projects.
• Maintain Electronic Library of manufacturers' information, samples, and manuals.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
• 10 years of related experience in planning, design and construction administration.
• Experience in coordinating the design process.
• Familiarity with building/life safety codes and handicapped accessibility requirements.
• Drawing production experience, preferably Revit, AutoCAD.
• Proficient architectural drafting/drawing ability.
• Good communications skills, both written and oral.

About the Company

Studio International Engineering (SIEC) Consultants was established in Dubai in November 2014 as a boutique design studio comprised of Architects, Planners, and Project & Development Managers with vast experience in the region and industry.

SIEC has already entered the market aggressively by winning high-profile projects due to its team's experience, quality delivery, and full-service offerings, providing front-to-end development solutions ranging from Architectural Designs, full in-house Engineering, Interior Design, Project Management, and Landscape Design.

SIEC has undertaken a total of 140 projects with over AED 120M in related fees since inception.

SIEC has a 4-star rating from Dubai Municipality Pre-Qualification Section for contractors and consultants.