DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design Leadership:
- Lead the design process, ensuring innovative and high-quality architectural solutions from conception to completion
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate architectural concepts into overall project objectives, ensuring cohesive and comprehensive project outcomes.
- Design Development:
- Demonstrate expertise in architectural design principles, construction materials, and building systems.
- Keep abreast of industry trends, new technologies, and sustainable design practices.
- Develop design documents based on codes, standards, client requirements, regulatory considerations, and budget constraints.
- Produce detailed drawings, models, and specifications using various design software.
- Lead the coordination with other trades and disciplines to ensure seamless integration of design elements.
- Deliver high-quality solutions with meticulous attention to detail.
- Conduct design reviews and validations to ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure that project documents comply with UAE local building codes, authorities' regulations, and international standards.
- Coordinate with regulatory authorities to obtain necessary permits and approvals, ensuring all legal and regulatory requirements are met.
- Client Interaction:
- Collaborate with clients to understand their needs and expectations, translating these into effective design solutions.
- Attend meetings and present design proposals and project progress to clients and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
- Quality Control:
- Implement and maintain quality control processes throughout the design process to avoid conflicts or missing information, ensuring the highest standards of quality are met.
- Team Collaboration:
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including structural engineers, MEP engineers, and other trades and consultants.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to architects and team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
- Technology Integration:
- Utilize advanced architectural software and technology for design and project management.
- Implement Building Information Modeling (BIM) processes and standards.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
At least 12-15 years of relevant experience in architectural design.
Minimum of 7 years of required experience in consultancy field in the UAE.
- Technical Expertise:
- Extensive experience in design engineering disciplines, techniques, and best practices.
- Demonstrated expertise in architectural design principles, construction materials, and building systems.
- Significant experience in developing detailed design and tender documents, including interdisciplinary coordination and quality control, to ensure timely project delivery.
- Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, with Revit experience being advantageous.
- In-depth knowledge of UAE building codes, authority requirements, regulations, and international codes and standards.
- Up to date with industry trends, new technologies, and sustainable design practices.
- Communication Skills:
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills in both Arabic and English.
- Strong negotiation and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences
