Senior Architect

LEAD Development; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,400 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Abu Dhabi is seeking a qualified professional to perform technical reviews of design submissions, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. This role includes managing design consultants, preparing design reports, and supporting site supervision teams. The ideal candidate should possess expertise in BIM/Revit, AutoCAD, and excellent analytical skills. Strong communication abilities and experience in architectural projects are essential. Opportunities for further training and career development are available.

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise in architectural structures and construction/safety codes.
• Experience in overseeing design consultants and managing project compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct design reviews to ensure compliance with codes and regulations.
• Support construction teams in reviewing shop drawings.
• Prepare comprehensive design reports for consultant payment approvals.
• Oversee appointed design consultants and ensure quality standards.

Skills

BIM/Revit

AutoCAD 2D & 3D

Excellent analytical skills

Good command in oral and written communication in English

People oriented

Tools

SketchUp

Microsoft Office

Job description

Technical review for all consultant design submissions for LEAD Development projects, review, comments on alterations and redevelopments. Use LEAD guidelines, review list to review all the consultant design packages, that are meeting local regulation, international standard, Jubail Guideline for best design solution, best constructability, best function, safe, sustainable and aesthetically pleasing.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Design review, comments to ensure the coordination between all design disciplines, review should include all drawings, specifications and contract documents to ensure compliance with government codes, laws and regulations, using BIM/Revit.
• Support Construction Team in review shop drawings, to ensure the design is executed as per approved design.
• Prepare comprehensive design reports at each stage to verify and support consultant payment approvals.
• Prepares and/or review preliminary designs, working drawings, specifications and cost estimates related to the project.
• Provides technical expertise in development or review of policies and procedures in relation to architectural structures and systems and construction/safety codes.
• Research literature and maintain knowledge of current building materials, structural, mechanical and electrical system codes and methods of application.
• Reviews Subcontractor’s shop drawings to ensure compliance with specifications and contract agreements by checking them for technical accuracy according to accepted guidelines.
• Works with customers and Clients to gather facts, defines design and space planning problems, conceptualize possible solutions and secure approvals of proposals.
• Reviews product literature, analyzes materials and determines appropriateness for application to projects.
• Provides advice and develop design documents to initiate and modify architectural, interior design and space planning solutions.
• Performs design drafting including preliminary drawings, working drawings and full detail drawings for architectural, structural and mechanical works associated with building construction or improvement projects.

Consultant & Stakeholder Coordination

• Manage and oversee appointed design consultants, ensuring adherence to scope, deliverables, program, and quality standards.
• Provide technical guidance and resolve design-related queries during design and construction phases.
• Act as a key liaison with consultants, project managers, operators, authorities, and internal teams.
• Prepare and review RFPs and send them to consultants, ensuring clarity, completeness, and alignment with project requirements.
• Support the Development Director in RFP preparation, scope definition, and evaluation of consultant proposals.
• Support the site supervision team in addressing RFIs, shop drawings, and material submittals.
• Participate in site inspections to ensure architectural quality and compliance with IFC drawings.
• Track and mitigate design risks that could impact project delivery.
• Knowledge of software such as REVIT, AutoCAD 2D & 3D, SketchUp and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Good command in oral and written communication in English.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Integrity and reliability.
• People oriented.

The duties and responsibilities described above are not comprehensive and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demand.

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