Senior Architect

Job description / Role

Senior Architect - Kuwait

Project Delivery/Leadership Responsibilities
• Perform hands-on role of Project Architect and Project Manager on assigned projects
• Ensure timely delivery of projects that are professionally executed within established budgets
• Management, mentoring and leadership of the technical and design staff, including design and technical direction, project management and support of other offices as required
• Ensure constructive leadership and mentoring of junior staff and effective collaboration with other offices and divisions

Design/Production Responsibilities
• Ensure projects are completedith high levels of technical competency. Ensure quality assurance mandates and processes occur. Review and be accountable for design and contract documentation
• Lead teams to pursue highest level of design excellence throughout the delivery of projects
• Promote an environment that fosters innovation

BD/Client Relationships Responsibilities
• Increase client service, retention of current clientele, and increasing client base
• Pro-actively externally promotes the services of the Company
• Participates in proposal development including determining fee and staffing levels, sub-consultancy agreements

Requirements

• 15 years of architectural experience
• Bachelor in Architecture or above
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD (2D and 3D), Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Illustrator, AutoDesk VIZ, Rhinoceros, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Macromedia Flash, 3DStudio, V-ray render
• Solid understanding of all phases of a project: competing for the commission, designing, managing, completing the contract document, and seeing it through to completion
• Track record of securing new business and retaining existing clients
• Ability to travel to foreign countries as required for business
• Experience with both small and large, complex projects

About the Company

Engage was formed in 2007 in response to frustrations at the level of service delivery offered by traditional large recruitment agencies working in the construction market. With a belief in providing a truly knowledgeable, precise and quality driven service, Engage strives to offer a recruitment experience to both employers and candidates that is unrivalled in the marketplace.

We provide precision staffing solutions, including contingency and executive search, within the construction and commercial marketplaces. Our enduring relationships with market leading organisations in the region and overseas means we have access to the best candidates and the best vacancies.