Senior Architect

Job description / Role

Senior Architect

The role of Lead Architect requires the successful applicant to run a portfolio of projects independently, adhere, enforce and maintain agreed standards within the project teams, and provide assistance to the Associates and Managing Partner to improve the overall performance of the practice. The Lead Architect is an active and integral member of the management structure.
Assist senior management team in providing all necessary information required in order to submit fee proposals. Review fee proposals to understand and be fully aware of scope and deliverables
Provide a full and detailed appraisal of project requirements as issued by the client. Take sole ownership of draft design brief and present for comment and approval prior to beginning next stage.
Concept and Schematic – Set up a full project programme with Senior Architect. Work with the concept department to realize deliverables on time and within budget. Work with Associate to develop cost/time chart based on project deliverables, required resources, and agreed to the program. Client liaison alongside Associate
Sub-consultant liaison, agreeing deliverables, scope and timescales. The present concept in PowerPoint format. Attend meetings and file notes and actions of meetings. Coordinate sub-consultants and Senior Architect/Job Captain to produce stage deliverables. Request for Design NOC’s, affection plans, etc. Brief specialist sub-consultants and soil investigators. Track client approvals. Take ownership of schematic design development with the design team. Ensure local authority compliance. Ensure project tracking schedule is current, monitored and submitted on a weekly basis. Manage any value engineering and make the client aware of potential variations to consultancy agreement. Orchestrate detailed design package, review progress daily with Senior Architect, and resolve all outstanding issues where client input is required

At the Detail Design stage, Oversee submissions for building permit and Civil Defence, writing specifications, assisted by the Senior Architect.
At Tender stage, select a suitable procurement route to suit the client’s requirements. Propose a tender list, pre-qualify all tenderers. Work with QS regarding BOQ and tender documents
Agree on procurement strategy and compile a procurement program, Attending mid bid interviews/contractor interviews, Technical compliance review of all tenders, Review the tender report and propose successful tenderer to client
At Mobilisation: Arrange for contract documentation to be signed. Liaise with post-contract staff to agree on resources. Arrange and chair the pre-commencement meeting.
Post Contract Act as a continuous link to pre-contract staff, client and sub-consultants – Administrate FIDC contract
The general performance of staff to be constantly reviewed. Review standard of drafting, letter writing and report writing. Ensure all time sheets are reviewed and signed off at the end of each week

Complete awareness of consultancy agreements with clients and sub-consultants. Detailed awareness of payment terms and invoicing. Agree invoicing strategy with the finance department. Certify invoices from sub-consultants. Instruct finance to invoice to clients
Profitability – Track profitability of projects and report to Associate in charge. Understand key financial objectives of each project
Expenditure – All expenditure on equipment to be fully substantiated and presented within a proposal to the Director for approval. All expenditure on consumables to be referred to Director prior to purchase

Salary:
AED 40,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

Requirements

Senior Architect

Professional Bachelor’s degree in Architecture. Registered with a Board of Architects Minimum 10 years overall experience with a minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role within the region. Creativity. Ability to think analytically. Sound decision-making and knowledge of zoning regulations and building codes.
Advanced level of proficiency within AutoCAD and/or Revit
Fluent in English
Strong presentation and customer relation skills
Both design & site experience

About the Company

Consisting only of Director level personnel, each with over 12 years’ experience of working within the Gulf Region, we aim to alleviate all the issues and frustrations traditionally associated with using a Resourcing or external HR service. Each client and candidate is handpicked and dealt with by a Director personally thus ensuring that all parties get the level of service they expect. to: Consisting only of Director level personnel, each with over 12 years’ experience of working within the Gulf Region, we aim to alleviate all the issues and frustrations traditionally associated with using a Resourcing or external HR service. Each client and candidate is handpicked and dealt with by a Director personally thus ensuring that all parties get the level of service they expect.