Lead Architect

SSH; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural firm in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced architect to lead their design team. The role involves managing architectural design projects, coordinating with clients, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should hold a B.Arch. or M.Arch. and have knowledge of BIM integration and sustainable design principles. Strong communication skills in English are essential, and professional registration is a distinct advantage. This position offers a chance to shape innovative designs in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Developed Architectural Design skills and appropriate project experience.
• Understanding of risk management and scope definition.
• Knowledge of codes, regulations and submission requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead a design group within the architecture team throughout the design stages.
• Act as the client’s point of contact for design-related issues.
• Ensure design excellence and delivery of project documentation.

Skills

Architectural Design skills

Flexibility

Client relationships

BIM integration

Presentation skills

Knowledge of Health & Safety Principles

Knowledge of Sustainable Design principles

Excellent English command

Education

B.Arch. or M.Arch

Professional registration (RIBA, AIA, LEED)

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Autodesk Revit

Office 365

Online Communication tools (Skype, Webex)

SketchUp

Job description

Role Definition

Role Definition: Works under the direct supervision of Discipline Lead – Architecture. This team member leads an architectural design team and schedules, organizes, coordinates and executes the design work on projects of all scales.

Core Accountabilities

• Architectural Design.
• Team Leading.
• Client Interface.
• Project Resource Planning.
• Coaching.
• Performance Evaluation.
• Design Management.
• Design Coordination.
• Mentoring and supervision of junior staff.
• Interface with Statutory Authorities.
• Design Research.
• Design Reviews.
• Site support/back-up.
• Design Stage Reports.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead a design group within the architecture team throughout the design stages.
• Within the design group act as the client’s point of contact for design related issues.
• Within the design group act as the project’s design coordinator and contributes (fully or partially) to the overall design management activities.
• Responsible for the integrated design delivery of projects throughout the entire project life cycle.
• Ensure design excellence and delivery of project documentation to SSH quality procedures.
• Responsible for BIM integration and development of innovative working methodologies.
• Take initiatives to develop design manuals, standard design documents, presentations, etc. to increase efficiencies, knowledge and awareness across the wider architectural community.

Qualities and Skills

• Developed Architectural Design skills.
• Appropriate project experience.
• Flexibility and attitude towards company objectives.
• Cordial relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Understanding of SSH’s commercial management of projects.
• Understanding of risk management.
• Understanding of scope definition and scope interface.
• Developed presentation skills.
• Detailed knowledge of SSH’s standards, policies, codes and procedures and ability to transmit the same to others.
• Full knowledge of Statutory Authorities requirements, knowledge of codes, regulations and submission requirements.
• Developed knowledge of Health & 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). Knowledge of other languages is an added value.

Digital Platforms

• Office 365
• Online Communication tools (Skype, Web ex)
• Adobe Creative cloud
• Autodesk Revit
• SketchUp

Qualifications

B.Arch. or M.Arch

The achievement of a Professional registration of an internationally recognised institution i.e RIBA, AIA, LEED is highly desirable and a distinct advantage