Join a global professional services leader. We are committed to solving the world's biggest challenges in water, energy, and urbanization.
Our Project Management team is growing in UAE. We have an opportunity for a Site Architect with a drive to support and deliver technical excellence in our projects.
We offer a variety of projects and a supportive team environment to help you succeed — for your growth, for our success, and for our clients.
Role: Site Architect
Experience in design management is advantageous
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading coordination with other disciplines.
- Supporting the Resident Engineer with contractual duties on site.
- Processing contract documents and assisting in contract administration.
- Developing, modifying, and reviewing production drawings and construction documents.
- Updating design documents as needed.
- Serving as an architectural resource for the Design department.
- Resolving technical engineering problems within the discipline and ensuring progress on site.
- Advising the project manager on technical aspects affecting construction progress and quality.
- Monitoring interior architectural works for compliance with contract documents.
- Reviewing shop drawings, technical submittals, and RFIs related to interior and architecture.
- Reviewing construction submittals, installation methods, shop drawings, and material proposals for compliance and appropriateness.
- Monitoring procurement and deliveries to support construction schedules.
- Conducting site inspections to ensure adherence to drawings, specifications, safety, and schedule.
- Leading snagging and de-snagging to progress towards completion.
- Attending technical and progress meetings.
- Drafting site/engineer instructions and advising on variation costs.
- Overseeing architectural work and ensuring quality standards.
- Implementing quality control procedures and collaborating on safety and environmental standards.
- Reviewing design drawings and specifications for accuracy and technical compliance.
- Performing inspection requests and supporting junior staff.
- Performing other relevant duties as required.
Technical skills and experience required:
- Degree in Architecture or related field.
- Minimum 8-10 years postgraduate experience, with at least 5 years on large projects.
- Strong technical knowledge and problem-solving skills on site.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp or 3D Max, Photoshop, MS Project or Primavera, PowerPoint, and MS Office.
- Good knowledge of building codes.
- UAE registration/license preferred.
- Ability to manage and coordinate teams of moderate size and complexity.
- UAE Driving License.
Our commitment to you
We support your professional growth by providing the tools and recognition needed to excel. We foster curiosity, invest in new ideas, and encourage collaboration across our global team.
Who we are
We are dedicated to addressing water, energy, and urbanization challenges. GHD is a global leader in engineering, construction, and architecture, established in 1928, with over 14,000 employees across more than 200 offices worldwide. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment.
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