Specifications Writer

Job description / Role

For over 50 years KEO has consistently delivered iconic internationally recognized projects. We offer clients highly specialized services in planning, architecture, engineering, sustainability, landscape design, infrastructure, quantity surveying and project and construction management. At the core of the firm are over 2,500 highly skilled professionals based in 14 offices throughout Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

KEO’s innovative multidisciplinary offerings have helped it maintain top positions in global rankings and our standards of excellence are reflected in KEO being entrusted with some of the leading projects across the region.

We are now seeking an exceptional Specifications Writer to join our award winning team based within our Abu Dhabi Office.

The role will be responsible for developing and implementing both master and project specifications for multiple iconic project types, with success determined by;
• The ability to work with Project Designers, Project Architects and Project Managers to meet the requirements of each individual project.
• Ability to translate complex concepts into a narrative that can be understood by non-technical readers.
• Understanding of industry standards for engineering and project management.
• Provide and / or produce project manual for each project assigned.
• Coordinate with consultants regarding specifications procedures.
• Research technical data to select the appropriate material, component and/ or system.
• Coordinating with graphic designers to ensure that any required graphic arts materials are produced to specifications.
• Participate in responding to RFI’s and evaluation of substitution requests in construction phase of projects as they relate to specification.
• Assist in the education and development of staff and act as resource for specification questions.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, we envision that you will have a Bachelor in Architecture or related discipline and bring extensive experience as a Specifications Writer.

In addition it would be expected that you have had exposure to architectural standards both in design and on site as well as possess sound knowledge of building materials and finishes.

KEO’s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. Comprising over 60 different nationalities we embrace diversity and recognise its’ contribution to client success wherever we work.

About the Company

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 57 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is ranked by ENR in the Top 225 International Design Firms; in the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms; and by World Architecture as 50th largest global architecture firm and #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2021 WAS 100 Survey.

We invite you to join us.