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Job Description
As part of our regional growth plans, we are currently looking for a Principal Architect (Design Focused) to join the Concept design team in Dubai, UAERequirements
- B.Arch or B.Sc in Architecture.
- Minimum 15 years post qualification experience (with minimum 5 years in UAE)
- Be a registered member of an accredited RIBA or ARB
- Proficiency in: Rhino, Sketchup, 3dmax, Revit, Auto Cad, Photoshop.
Qualities & Skills
- Talent and experienced in Leading the design process during the concept/ Schematic designs stages
- Experience of working in a recognised global/ design offices
- Capable of leading large scale projects in Hospitality, Mixed use, Residential, commercial and High rise.
- Excellent design and technical capabilities
- Strong leadership/ mentoring skills
- Self motivated and able to take responsibility
- Flexible attitude and works well under pressure and meet deadlines efficiently
- Excellent organisational skills
- Able to build good relationships at all levels internally and externally
- Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work effectively under pressure while remaining calm and professional at all times.
- Ability to understand and formulate design decisions and present for discussion
- Ability to use a variety of media in the development and documentation of a design project
Responsibilities
- Developed architectural design skills and understanding of the design process and interfaces between design disciplines.
- Extensive project experience.
- Excellent leadership skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Flexibility of attitude towards company objectives.
- Cordial relationships with clients and stakeholders.
- Understanding of scope definition and scope interface.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Full knowledge of Statutory Authorities requirements, knowledge of codes, regulations and submission requirements.
- Developed knowledge of Fire & Life Safety Principles.
- Developed knowledge of Sustainable Design principles.
- Ability and will to mentor and provide support to junior staff members and spread knowledge across the wider architectural community.
- Ability and will to update knowledge.
- Excellent command of English (written and spoken). Arabic language skills / proficiency is an added value.
- Coordinate and lead the assigned team of 6-10 Architects on a day to day basis and ensure that design excellence is achieved throughout.
- Develop a thorough design philosophy, effectively contributing to the inception and the development of a project.
- Lead the design work ensuring project objectives are met, design instructions are implemented and delivery is achieved within the set time and budget.
- Responsible for the correctness, accuracy and complete multi-disciplinary coordination of the design documentation prepared by the assigned team.
- Coordinate and develop responses to review comments, tender queries, contractor?s queries, etc.
- Responsible, for the preparation and compilation of design presentations and design reports.
Core Accountabilities:
- Architectural Design.
- Team Leading.
- Client Interface.
- Design Coordination.
- Interface with Statutory Authorities.
- Design research.
- Site back-up.
- Mentoring, supervision and management of mid-level Architects.
Rewardsand BenefitsWe offer an excellent package which includes:
- A competitive salary
- Accommodation allowance
- Transportation allowance
- 22 calendar days annual leave (based on 5 day working week)
- Medical and life insurance cover
- Company gratuity scheme
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Annual flight allowance to point of origin
- Employee Assistance Programme ? 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants
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