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Senior Site Architect - Consultancy

United Arab Emirates  |  Permanent

Our Multi National Architecture & Engineering Consultancy client has a new requirement for a well experienced Senior Site Architect to join their team in Dubai to work on high profile new projects. Successful candidates will have a proven background as a Senior Site Architect on similar projects in the UAE. Candidates must have worked for a recognised architectural and design consultancy client in a supervision role as site architect.


This role is available for immediate joining and is a direct hire, permanent opportunity employed by our client.


Responsibilities

  • Project Coordination:-       
  • Coordination with Structural / MEP Disciplines for ensuring architectural requirements are addressed adequately.
  • Coordination with H.O. for issue of necessary information.
  • Monitoring Contractor’s works for compliance with HSE and QA/QC Plans.
  • Coordination with Contractor / Sub-Contractors for accuracy and sequencing of works.
  • Coordinate detailing and juxtaposition of different trades / elements.
  • Coordinate with Client / H.O. for selection of Architectural Materials.
  • Coordination of key architectural elements such as pre-cast / stone cladding, glazing with sub-contractors.
  • Coordination of key internal architectural elements such as ceilings, render, tiling, marble works, flooring, wall cladding, sanitary ware etc.
  • Coordinate the erection of mock-ups etc. as required to verify detailing, workmanship and materials are consistent with design intent and client requirements.
  • Coordinate with MEP to ensure appropriate placement of final fix MEP Items to meet architectural requirements.
  • Coordinate with MEP to ensure appropriate selection of MEP final fix items are consistent with design intent.
  • Coordinate with sub-consultants such as ID, External Works, acoustic, etc. to ensure all requirements are addressed.
  • Coordinate with other sub-consultants to ensure all deliverables are issued to Contractor as per schedule.
  • Schedule and oversee site inspections as required and as per Inspection Schedule and WIRs issued by Contractor.
  • Periodically inspect Materials delivered to Site for compliance with approved materials.
  • Inspect Architectural elements to confirm accuracy with approved Shop Drawings.
  • Verify setting out / layouts of internal tiling & marble works / wall cladding etc.
  • Verify setting out / layouts of external cladding / external glazing / curtain walling etc.
  • Verify setting out of external works elements.
  • Review setting out / detailing for false ceiling etc.
  • Witness Water Tests/ Curtain Wall Test etc. as applicable.
  • Schedule Snagging and de-snagging inspections and prepare snag lists as applicable.
  • Ensure that approved QA/QC Procedures are being followed by Contractor.
  • Monitor Contractor’s progress with respect to approved Clause 14.1 Programme.
  • Attend weekly Progress Meetings.
  • Attend Client Progress Meetings if applicable.
  • Attend weekly HSE and QA/QC Meetings and identify issues concerning safety and quality standards. 
  • Attend and report coordination meetings with Main contractor & Sub-contractors
  • Review Contractor’s Architectural Shop Drawings for compliance with Contract Drawings / requirements and coordination with other disciplines.
  • Review Material Submittals for compliance with Contract Specifications.
  • Review Contractor’s Method Statements for compliance with Contract specifications.
  • Review of Contractor’s Interim Valuations.
  • Report comments on WIRs as applicable.
  • Issue Site Observation Notes and NCRs as applicable.
  • Prepare notes of observations on HSE issues for Safety Engineer
  • Prepare notes on QA/QC issues if applicable.
  • Coordinate with Senior Architect / H.O. and prepare responses to RFIs etc.
  • Prepare format for Snag Lists with Inspector and Resident Engineer.
  • Issue Snagging Inspection and de-snagging inspection lists.
  • Issue Lists of outstanding works at completion.
  • Check and verify As-Built drawings & O&M Manuals as applicable.


Senior Site Architect Experience:

  • Minimum 8-10 years overall experience.
  • Strong proficiency in Revit
  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture
  • Previous experience of working in a recognised Design and Engineering Consultancy.
  • Strong Site based experience working on large scale, high profile villa developments & horizontal projects in the UAE is essential
  • Experience of closing out projects is essential


Interested candidates are invited to share their up to date CV directly to jobs@j10consulting.ae for further review and shortlisting.


Date Posted: 20 Mar 2025

Status: Filled