Architect Specification Writer

Job description / Role

Senior Architectural Specifications Writer – Dubai, Beirut or Cairo Based

Digby Morris’ client has consistently been recognised as one of the world’s leading engineering and architectural global consultancies by the ENR. With expertise in planning, management, design and supervision, the consultancy counts more than 6,000 employees and operates across 30 countries. The organisation has an impressive project portfolio, with a total investment of USD$290 billion, having served both the public and private sectors.

The company has identified the need for a specification writer to join their architectural team and given the company has offices in every major conurbation in the Middle East and a number of ‘shared service’ support offices, specifically in Cairo, Beirut and Dubai, the position has the flexibility to be based in any of the latter three cities however reasonable travel throughout the GCC will be required

The company provides an extremely generous compensation package inclusive of tax free basic salary, housing allowances, company car allowance, flights, medical and annual bonus scheme.

Key Responsibilities:
- Write, edit and coordinate architectural specifications and related documents including master specifications.
- Prepare outline specifications for design development phase; assemble project manuals for construction documents phase and prepare addenda during bidding phase.
- Share responsibility for maintenance of technical resources library and research of methods, materials and systems.
- Incorporate LEED and sustainable design philosophy into company’s master specifications, and work with individual project teams for materials and products selection.
- Stay current on green architectural materials and products, and assist product librarian in keeping vendor binders current.
- Coordinate, oversee, and review specification writing by other consultants.
- Participate in project design development, providing knowledge about sustainable product and material possibilities.

Requirements

- Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or related degree
- 10+ years of experience writing specifications for the architectural profession and the construction industry
- Ability to multi task on several projects
- A thorough knowledge of the AIA Master Specs and CSI Manual of Practice, British standards and Euro Norms.
- Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) is preferred.
- A licensed architect and member of CSI is preferred
- Current with Green materials and LEED. LEED accreditation is preferable
- Auto CAD / Revit

About the Company

Digby Morris one of the first choice recruitment consultancies operating within the property and construction industry. Offering expertise in executive search & selection, contingency recruitment, interim management and contract placements as well as a comprehensive range of specialist consulting services, we understand that every clients requirement is different and tailor each project to our clients\\' needs.

We specialise solely in the placement of property and construction professionals from graduates to senior managers, partners and main board directors. To date our clients have included:

• Private Practices
• Retailers
• Developers
• Charities
• Leisure Operators
• Financial Institutions
• Contractors
• House Builders
• Consultancies