Sr Technical Architect

NSR Associates; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

NSR Associates is seeking a Sr. Technical Architect to coordinate design for major projects, lead drafting efforts, and ensure shop drawings meet schedule and quality standards. The role requires a architectural degree and 5–6 years of experience with strong CAD and collaboration skills.

You will work from the Dubai location within the Technical department, coordinating with internal teams and clients to ensure accurate, timely project delivery. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Architectural degree (B.Arch).
• 5–6 years of experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office.
• Strong technical knowledge and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design and lead for major projects and ensure alignment with the project program.
• Prepare and manage drawing register and schedule to facilitate shop drawings.
• Check drawings against site information and coordinate with the drafting team.
• Prepare assigned drawings per the agreed schedule; monitor and advise team and external parties.
• Follow CAD standards in all drawings and ensure attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ensure project delivery according to the project program and updated drawing register.
• Document and communicate drawing variations due to design changes or site conditions to TM/PM.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical knowledge

Self-motivated

Team guidance

Learning ability

Education

B.Arch

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Technical Architect

Reporting to: Technical Design Manager

Location: Dubai

Department: Technical

Direct Reports:

Summary

Coordinating design and leading for major projects.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for gathering, translating, checking all info, preparing drawing register and finalizing the schedule with the assigned team - to facilitate proper shop drawings.
• Ensuring checking the drawings against the info taken from site if directly monitoring the drafting.
• Responsible for the preparation of assigned drawings as per agreed schedule in coordination with the assigned team. (Monitoring and advising the team as well as the other external parties).
• Accountable for noting down the points related to the drawing preparation and coordinating for the correct implementation of the same.
• To follow CAD standard in drawings.
• Ensure accuracy and practicality for attention to detail work.
• Responsible for the project delivery based on the project program or approved drawing register.
• Recording possible variations due to design change/detail change/site condition to TM and PM and timely production of drawing issuance.
• Accountable for the updating/checking of drawing register and updating all files relevant to the project in server.
• Following up and attending queries from the team using email or skype for Philippines/India offices.
• Accountable for proper coordination to ensure the drawings/details are properly incorporated by different members of the team. Also informing TM in advance on any delay due to any possible reasons.

Internal Relationships: Estimation, Setter Out, IMOS, QS, Project team and Manufacturing Division.

External Relationships: Client and Consultant

Position Requirements

Qualifications: Architectural degree (B.Arch).

Experience: 5-6 years.

Skills & Competencies:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Expertise in AutoCAD and MS Office.
• Strong technical knowledge.
• Confident and self-motivated
• Ability to learn and give proper guidance to other team members.

Environmental Health, Safety and Quality

General Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of self and others. Ensure compliance with Company standards. Participate in Environmental Health and Safety activities. Follow Quality processes and procedures where required. Participate in achieving Environmental Health and Safety targets for the business. Work harmoniously with other employees and as per the Company requirements. Maintain good ethics and professionalism that will earn respect of customers and work colleagues.