Senior Site Architect

Job description / Role

Our Multi National Architecture & Engineering Consultancy client has a new requirement for a well experienced Senior Site Architect to join their team in Dubai to work on high profile new projects. Successful candidates will have a proven background as a Senior Site Architect on similar projects in the UAE. Candidates must have worked for a recognized architectural and design consultancy client in a supervision role as site architect.

This role is available for immediate joining and is a direct hire, permanent opportunity employed by our client.

Responsibilities

Project Coordination:-
• Coordination with Structural / MEP Disciplines for ensuring architectural requirements are addressed adequately.
• Coordination with H.O. for issue of necessary information.
• Monitoring Contractor’s works for compliance with HSE and QA/QC Plans.
• Coordination with Contractor / Sub-Contractors for accuracy and sequencing of works.
• Coordinate detailing and juxtaposition of different trades / elements.
• Coordinate with Client / H.O. for selection of Architectural Materials.
• Coordination of key architectural elements such as pre-cast / stone cladding, glazing with sub-contractors.
• Coordination of key internal architectural elements such as ceilings, render, tiling, marble works, flooring, wall cladding, sanitary ware etc.
• Coordinate the erection of mock-ups etc. as required to verify detailing, workmanship and materials are consistent with design intent and client requirements.
• Coordinate with MEP to ensure appropriate placement of final fix MEP Items to meet architectural requirements.
• Coordinate with MEP to ensure appropriate selection of MEP final fix items are consistent with design intent.
• Coordinate with sub-consultants such as ID, External Works, acoustic, etc. to ensure all requirements are addressed.
• Coordinate with other sub-consultants to ensure all deliverables are issued to Contractor as per schedule.
• Schedule and oversee site inspections as required and as per Inspection Schedule and WIRs issued by Contractor.
• Periodically inspect Materials delivered to Site for compliance with approved materials.
• Inspect Architectural elements to confirm accuracy with approved Shop Drawings.
• Verify setting out / layouts of internal tiling & marble works / wall cladding etc.
• Verify setting out / layouts of external cladding / external glazing / curtain walling etc.
• Verify setting out of external works elements.
• Review setting out / detailing for false ceiling etc.
• Witness Water Tests/ Curtain Wall Test etc. as applicable.
• Schedule Snagging and de-snagging inspections and prepare snag lists as applicable.
• Ensure that approved QA/QC Procedures are being followed by Contractor.
• Monitor Contractor’s progress with respect to approved Clause 14.1 Programme.
• Attend weekly Progress Meetings.
• Attend Client Progress Meetings if applicable.
• Attend weekly HSE and QA/QC Meetings and identify issues concerning safety and quality standards.
• Attend and report coordination meetings with Main contractor & Sub-contractors
• Review Contractor’s Architectural Shop Drawings for compliance with Contract Drawings / requirements and coordination with other disciplines.
• Review Material Submittals for compliance with Contract Specifications.
• Review Contractor’s Method Statements for compliance with Contract specifications.
• Review of Contractor’s Interim Valuations.
• Report comments on WIRs as applicable.
• Issue Site Observation Notes and NCRs as applicable.
• Prepare notes of observations on HSE issues for Safety Engineer
• Prepare notes on QA/QC issues if applicable.
• Coordinate with Senior Architect / H.O. and prepare responses to RFIs etc.
• Prepare format for Snag Lists with Inspector and Resident Engineer.
• Issue Snagging Inspection and de-snagging inspection lists.
• Issue Lists of outstanding works at completion.
• Check and verify As-Built drawings & O&M Manuals as applicable.

Senior Site Architect Experience:

• Minimum 8-10 years overall experience.
• Strong proficiency in Revit
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture
• Previous experience of working in a recognised Design and Engineering Consultancy.
• Strong Site based experience working on large scale, high profile villa developments & horizontal projects in the UAE is essential
• Experience of closing out projects is essential

About the Company

J10 Consulting are Construction Recruitment experts in the Middle East.

We help businesses and careers grow by delivering Temporary Contract & Permanent Contingency hiring solutions within Construction & Engineering in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain & Kuwait

J10 Consulting provide collaborative engagement and a deep understanding of both client and candidate requirements to cover temporary and permanent requirements across a number of vertical markets within Construction & Engineering.