Site Architect

Main Purpose of the Job:

A Site Architect is required to provide technical design support to the site supervision team and contractors.

Key Responsibilities/Duties:

* Review shop drawings and methods statements related to building works
* Inspect all the contractor building work activities and to ensure that it is in compliance with the approved shop drawings, method statement and project specifications.
* Coordinate with the client's engineers for inspection of on ongoing and completed building works.
* Coordinate and check with the contractor engineer/foreman in charge of site works on daily basis on the proper execution of works.
* Coordinate with Materials Engineer and arrange for sampling and testing of the satisfactory completed works.Coordinate with Surveyor to check the line and grade of the satisfactory completed works.
* Maintains detailed records of work performed by the contractor and its deployed resources, on daily basis and to check it against the contractor daily report.
* Report to the Resident Engineer (RE) any questionable method of operation by the contractor.
* Report to the (RE) any failure of the contractor to provide good workmanship and conform to the approved drawings, method statement and project specifications.
* Maintain records as per project procedures of works for contractor interim payments in coordination with MM RE and/or Quantity Surveyor.
* Takes photos of ongoing site activities and file it in the project designated folder on daily basis.
* Make special notes and documents as directed by (RE)/Contract Manager, on contractor activities that may lead to claims.
* To prepare a detailed daily report on contractor work activities and to file it in the project designated folder.
* To update progress construction charts presented in the MM site office in coordination of RE/Planning Specialist.
* Report and document any accident and/or safety violations and notify RE/HSE Engineer immediately.
* Attend preconstruction meetings for all construction activities.Attend MM site periodic meetings
* Enforce in coordination with HSE Engineer performance of work in strict compliance with the approved Safety Plan.
* Perform any duties assigned by the Chief RE/RE in line with the project works.

Requirements

Essential Candidate Requirements:

* Degree qualified with a Bachelors degree in Architectural Engineering or any relevant discipline
* Minimum 20 years experience in similar roles and working on large construction projects; previous experience in aviation projects will be considered advantageous
* Detailed knowledge of design codes and specifications relevant to infrastructure engineering- delegation skills
* Ability to manage a team to deliver demanding targets
* Ability to develop relationships and engender trust at all levels of the organisation and with Clients
* Knowledge of the use of computer design tools
* Must have Middle East experience

In Mott MacDonald, we have a strong policy ethical behaviour and expect the highest standards of ethical practice. These are at the core of our corporate values hence do not engage in any aspects of bribery or corrupt practice. As such, we expect staff must always act:

* Professionally
* With integrity
* With due skill, care and diligence
* In good faith, and
* In compliance with all applicable laws

* Ability to relate to people of diverse cultural backgrounds
* Ability to effectively communicate at all levels including external stakeholders
* Leadership and/or managerial experience along with mentoring skills
* Ensure MacDonald HSE policies are implemented and adhered in every activity
* Sound knowledge of professional and international standards

About the Company

The Mott MacDonald Group is a diverse management, engineering and development consultancy delivering solutions for public and private clients world-wide.

Mott MacDonald's uniquely diverse 1 billion global consultancy works across 12 core business areas.

As one of the world's largest employee-owned companies with over 14,000 staff, we have principal offices in nearly 50 countries and projects in 140.