Lead Technical Architect

GHD; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UAE is seeking a Lead Technical Architect to lead complex construction project designs. This role requires 10+ years of experience in medium to large-scale projects and a strong proficiency in Revit. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure projects meet their goals and exceed client expectations. The position offers competitive pay and fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Professional development via GHD Business School

Family-friendly flexible work arrangements

Attractive career options

Qualifications

• Proven experience of which 10 years must be working on Medium to Large Scale Projects.
• Extensive experience from concept through to construction across various project types.
• Knowledge of building codes, regulations, and submission requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design of complex construction projects.
• Collaborate with clients and design professionals to meet project requirements.
• Prepare and develop drawings, models, specifications, and reports.

Skills

Proficiency in Revit

Strong leadership abilities

Excellent project management skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelors qualification in Architecture

Tools

Revit

3D rendering software

Sketchup

Job description

Description

Lead Technical Architect UAE
Job Summary:

The Lead Technical Architect is responsible for leading the technical design of complex construction projects including commercial educational and industrial facilities. This role involves collaborating with clients project managers and other design professionals to understand project requirements and develop technical design solutions that meet project goals and exceed client expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical design of complex construction projects including commercial educational and industrial facilities.
• Collaborate with clients project managers and other design professionals to understand project requirements and develop technical design solutions that meet project goals and exceed client expectations
• Prepare and develop drawings models specifications reports and other documents relating to the design. Meet with clients to discuss the design requirements for new constructions alterations or repairs.
• Lead the design coordination with all disciplines subconsultants and any other stakeholders involved in the project.
• Proactively checks and coordinates project documents (including but not limited to multidisciplinary drawings design reports technical specifications etc. and ensure they meet Client requirements and Industry Standards.
• Takes ownership for preparation of discipline drawings for submission to the Statutory Authorities. Developed knowledge of local & international codes regulations and submission requirements. Ensure compliance with all relevant codes regulations and standards for construction projects
• Sets the overall strategy for producing the documents and identifies the sheets planned for each stage of the work. This includes defining how data will be organized into files and which elements will be incorporated in a Building Information Model (BIM).
• Implementing SID Safety in Design principals throughout the design process and ensuring ISO 9001 Quality Assurance Structure throughout projects.
• Mentors the less experienced staff participates in professional development reviews and Lessons Learned sessions.
• Manage project schedules and budgets ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget
• Provide technical support and guidance to project teams and other stakeholders
• Keep uptodate with the latest construction technologies and techniques and evaluate their potential use in construction projects

Requirements:

• Bachelors qualification in Architecture
• Proven experience of which 10 years must be working on Medium to Large Scale Projects.
• RIBA/AIA Licensed Architect would be preferred.
• Extensive experience from concept through to construction across a range of project types including residential commercial hospitality medical leisure education and highrise developments. Previous site experience would be beneficial.
• Strong leadership abilities and the ability to lead teams and projects. Strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Revit 3D rendering software utilizing a Revit or Sketchup is a requirement
• Middle East experience and working knowledge of design and construction practices specific to this region.
• Strong knowledge of building codes regulations and submissions requirements
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience in fast track and design to budget projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with clients team members and other stakeholders
• Strong technical design skills with a focus on practical functional and efficient design solutions

If you are a highly motivated and experienced technical architect with a passion for leading teams and delivering highquality construction projects we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Our commitment to you

Fostering gender balance diversity and acceptance of flexible working is central to the way GHD does business. We offer a professional friendly and inclusive culture based on our core values of Safety Teamwork Respect and Integrity.
In addition to a competitive salary GHD provides attractive career options including professional development via our GHD Business School additional leave and familyfriendly flexible work arrangements.
Why GHD

Be a part of a high functioning team where everything we do is inspired by a level of passion and professional pride that comes from being employee owned. This ownership is what sets us apart and means our people enjoy an unrivalled amount of autonomy in their roles. It helps drive our passion and accountability in how we serve our clients deliver projects and pursue new opportunities.
So do you have what it takes: passion collaboration imagination and values that match our own
About GHD

As one of the worlds leading professional services companies GHD delivers iconic projects that shape our landscapes support our communities and set the path of our collective future. To do this we actively seek and nurture the very best people in their respective fields to join our team of over 10000 professionals operating in the markets of water energy and resources environment property and buildings and transportation.
In return we offer remarkable career shaping opportunities to extend your skills and gain global experience.
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At GHD we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities and invites applications from people of all nationalities genders and cultural backgrounds.