Project Architect

Job description / Role

International Architecture studio seeking a Talented Senior Architect.
• As a Senior Architect, you will report directly to the Lead Architect, taking responsibility for implementing project plans and ensuring all items of project deliverables are delivered on time and to the recognised company standard.
• The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering technically demanding projects, across multiple sectors.
• Aiding the Lead Architect with all aspects of design development.
• Responsibility for the design development of projects from concept to completion. Responsibility for all local authority compliance and code compliance.
• Responsibility for utilising correct design standards. Responsibility for all technical detailing of projects.
• Responsibility for meeting the brief from an operational and functional perspective Shared responsibility for writing and collating the NBS specification.
• Shared responsibility for writing and updating the brief.
• Coordination of all sub consultant packages. Review of all drawing packages prior to issue

Documentation
• Ensure Job Captains A3 folder is up to date.
• Track the issuance of all drawings, specifications etc.
• Ensuring correct procedures are in order.
• Write cover letters for each formal issue. Monitor and ensure smooth progress for all local authority submissions.

Quality assurance
• Ensure that Quality System Procedures (QSP) and operational standards are understood, adhered to and maintained by Job Captains

Consultant Coordination
• Coordinate design team meetings with the relevant sub consultants.
• Meetings must be minuted with actions and pending dates.
• Ensure construction drawings are fully coordinated with sub-consultants prior to submissions. Ensure all sub consultants review and agree to programme of deliverables.
• Track drawing issues to Sub Consultants and their issue of information to the studio
• Ensure the sub consultant’s scope of work is complete at each stage in order for Lead to certify payment. Responsibility for ensuring Sub consultants have applied for NOC’s.
• MS Project programme must be produced and updated following each packaged delivery of information

Communication
• Ensure to have a constant communication with assigned project teams.
• Responsibility for all project based written correspondence.
• Minutes for all formal meetings.
• File notes for all informal discussions/ meetings.

Liaison
• Ensure constant liaison with the following Client, Sub-consultant, Contractor, Supplier, Manufacturer and Statutory Authority

Post Contract Coordination
• Ensure constant communication with the post contract team and advise on site related issues. Review and advise on specialist sub-contractors design and shop drawings.
• Liaise with post contract team to ensure any alterations or amendments on site are as per local authority regulations.
• Ensure issuance of relevant ‘For Construction’ drawings and documents at the appropriate time to the site team and Contractor.

Requirements

Requirements
• Degree in Architecture
• Registered with a Board of Architects
• Minimum 5 years’ working experience in an Architectural Practice
• Strong proficiency in AutoCad and REVIT
• Must speak fluent English
• Self-motivated and flexible
• Report writing, communication and presentation skills

About the Company

Consisting only of Director level personnel, each with over 12 years' experience of working within the Gulf Region, we aim to alleviate all the issues and frustrations traditionally associated with using a Resourcing or external HR service. Each client and candidate is handpicked and dealt with by a Director personally thus ensuring that all parties get the level of service they expect. to: Consisting only of Director level personnel, each with over 12 years' experience of working within the Gulf Region, we aim to alleviate all the issues and frustrations traditionally associated with using a Resourcing or external HR service. Each client and candidate is handpicked and dealt with by a Director personally thus ensuring that all parties get the level of service they expect.