Architectural Technologist - Consultancy
United Arab Emirates | Permanent
Our Multi National Design & Engineering consultancy client has a new requirement for a well experienced Architectural Technologist to join their team in Dubai, UAE to work on new high profile projects. Successful candidates will have a proven background as an Architectural Technologist working on residential, commercial and hospitality projects in the UAE and the wider GCC.
This role is available for immediate joining and is a direct hire, permanent opportunity employed by our client.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architectural Technologist in Dubai for implementing the project plan and ensuring all items of project deliverables are delivered on time.
- Responsible for monitoring design and construction documentation and maintain technical excellence on all projects
- Aiding the Lead Architect with all aspects of design development.
- Responsible for the design development of projects from concept to completion.
- Responsible for all local authority compliance and code compliance.
- Responsible for utilising correct design standards i.e. BS AND UAE etc.
- Responsible for all technical detailing of the project
- Responsible for meeting the brief from an operational and functional perspective.
- Responsible for writing and collating the CSI specification under the direction of the Lead and Design Architect.
- Shared responsibility for writing and updating the brief.
- Coordination with all sub consultant packages.
- Review of all drawing packages to ensure full coordination and technical excellence is achieved prior to issue.
- Assist the design architect with sourcing suitable materials and construction systems in line with the architectural design intent
- Ensure Job Captains A3 folder is up to date.
- Responsible for issuing all drawings, specifications, documentation etc. Ensuring correct procedures are in order and issue registers up to date and accurate.
- Monitor and ensure smooth progress for all local authority and DD submissions.
- Ensure the operational standards are understood, adhered to and maintained by Job Captains and architects. The QMS drawing checklists are to be maintained and checked on a regular basis. A report to be issued following each check and circulated to Senior Management.
- Ensure Job Captains are fully conversant with the relevant standards and approved relevant local authority regulations.
- Ensure Job Captains meet agreed deadlines for documentation issue.
- If slippage is likely to occur notify the relevant Lead in advance and agree a recovery programme.
- Ensure that Job Captains correctly prepare the local authority submissions in accordance with the relevant local authority requirements.
- Responsible for meeting with local authorities and expediently processing submissions. Any problems must be alerted to Senior Management
Architectural Technologist Experience:
- BSc In Architecture or Architectural Engineering
- Minimum of 7-10 years of relevant career experience in Architecture
- Strong detail design skills as a technologist
- Highly Skilled to Proficient in key design related computer programs such as AutoCAD/REVIT and Lumion is a must, Photoshop and InDesign, Sketchup, MS suite.
- Communication is effective, clear and concise verbally and written
- Proactive and can effectively manage workloads with a willingness to learn
- Previous experience working in a recognised Consultancy company is preferred
Interested candidates are invited to share their up to date CV and details directly to jobs@j10consulting.ae for further review and process
Date Posted: 13 Jul 2022
Status: Filled