J Consulting FZ LLE Hiring for Architectural Technologist – Consultancy Job at Dubai Full Time

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

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent