Senior Technical Architect

Abu Dhabi, AZ, AE, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Senior Technical Architect - UAE

UAE office is looking for a Senior Architect with a background in the design of large scale complex projects, educational projects, light industrial projects, and construction documentation.

Job Summary:

The Senior Technical Architect will be responsible for leading the technical design of mid to large scale technically complex projects, working closely with clients, project managers, and other design professionals to ensure successful project delivery. The Senior Technical Architect will oversee the development of Schematic Design, Detailed design documents, Tender, Authorities, IFC drawings, specifications, and other project documentation, and will ensure compliance with relevant codes, regulations, and standards.



Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical design of complex construction projects, including commercial, educational, and industrial facilities.
• Collaborate with clients, project managers, and other design professionals to understand project requirements and develop technical design solutions that meet project goals and exceed client expectations
• Prepare, and develop drawings, models, specifications, reports, and other documents relating to the design. Meet with clients to discuss the design requirements for new constructions, alterations, or repairs.
• Lead the design coordination with all disciplines, subconsultants and any other stakeholders involved in the project.
• Proactively checks and coordinates project documents (including but not limited to multi-disciplinary drawings, design reports, technical specifications, etc.) and ensure they meet Client requirements and Industry Standards.
• Takes ownership for preparation of discipline drawings for submission to the Statutory Authorities. Developed knowledge of local & international codes, regulations and submission requirements. Ensure compliance with all relevant codes, regulations, and standards for construction projects
• Sets the overall strategy for producing the documents and identifies the sheets planned for each stage of the work. This includes defining how data will be organized into files and which elements will be incorporated in a Building Information Model (BIM).
• Implementing SID "Safety in Design" principals throughout the design process and ensuring ISO 9001 Quality Assurance Structure throughout projects.
• Mentors the less experienced staff, participates in professional development reviews and "Lessons Learned" sessions.
• Manage project schedules and budgets, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget
• Provide technical support and guidance to project teams and other stakeholders
Keep up-to-date with the latest construction technologies and techniques, and evaluate their potential use in construction projects


Requirements:

• Bachelor's qualification in Architecture
• Proven experience of which 10 years must be working on Medium to Large Scale Projects.
• RIBA/AIA Licensed Architect would be preferred.
• Extensive experience from concept through to construction, across a range of project types including residential, commercial, hospitality, medical, leisure, education and high-rise developments. Previous site experience would be beneficial.
• Strong leadership abilities and the ability to lead teams and projects. Strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Revit, 3D rendering software utilizing a Revit or Sketchup is a requirement,
• Middle East experience and working knowledge of design and construction practices specific to this region.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, regulations, and submissions requirements
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience in fast track and design to budget projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with clients, team members, and other stakeholders
Strong technical design skills, with a focus on practical, functional, and efficient design solutions


If you are a highly motivated and experienced technical architect with a passion for leading teams and delivering high-quality construction projects, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



Our commitment to you

Fostering gender balance, diversity and acceptance of flexible working is central to the way GHD does business. We offer a professional, friendly and inclusive culture based on our core values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect and Integrity.




In addition to a competitive salary, GHD provides attractive career options including professional development via our GHD Business School, additional leave, and family-friendly flexible work arrangements.




Why GHD?

Be a part of a high functioning team, where everything we do is inspired by a level of passion and professional pride that comes from being employee owned. This ownership is what sets us apart and means our people enjoy an unrivalled amount of autonomy in their roles. It helps drive our passion and accountability in how we serve our clients, deliver projects, and pursue new opportunities.




So, do you have what it takes: passion, collaboration, imagination and values that match our own?



About GHD

As one of the world's leading professional services companies, GHD delivers iconic projects that shape our landscapes, support our communities and set the path of our collective future. To do this, we actively seek and nurture the very best people in their respective fields to join our team of over 10,000 professionals operating in the markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation.




In return, we offer remarkable career shaping opportunities to extend your skills and gain global experience.




Interested? Please hit the apply now button.

At GHD we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities and invites applications from people of all nationalities, genders, and cultural backgrounds.

Beware of fraud agents! do not pay money to get a job

MNCJobsGulf.com will not be responsible for any payment made to a third-party. All Terms of Use are applicable.


Related Jobs

Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1708603
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Abu Dhabi, AZ, AE, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned