Job Title : Senior Architect | Reports to: Top Management | Department: Architectural Design & Project Delivery| Company Name : DTEB Engineering Consultancy
Salary : Best In Industry| Working Hours : 8.00 + OT | Job Location : Kingdom of Bahrain
Company Provided : transportation , Accommodation , work permit
Key Responsibilities: A. Structural Design & Analysis:
- Lead structural engineering design for building and infrastructure projects.
- Undertake and review structural analysis and design for reinforced concrete, steel and other structural systems as appropriate.
- Develop appropriate structural schemes considering safety, functionality, constructability and economy.
- Prepare and review structural calculations, drawings, specifications and design reports.
- Select appropriate structural systems and construction methodologies.
- Ensure structural designs comply with applicable Bahrain regulations, international codes and project-specific requirements.
- Review design assumptions, loading criteria, structural systems and engineering calculations.
- Identify and resolve structural design and technical issues.
- Ensure designs are practical and suitable for construction.
- Structural assessment of buildings together with preparation of the required report
B. Project Delivery:
- Take responsibility for structural engineering deliverables on assigned projects.
- Manage structural design activities from concept through detailed design and construction.
- Establish priorities and internal deadlines.
- Monitor progress and ensure timely completion of structural deliverables.
- Review and approve structural drawings and technical documentation before issue.
- Identify technical and Programme risks and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Maintain proper records of calculations, drawings, revisions and technical decisions.
C. Multidisciplinary Coordination:
- Coordinate structural designs with architectural, MEP and other engineering disciplines.
- Participate in design coordination meetings and resolve interface issues.
- Review architectural layouts and MEP requirements from a structural perspective.
- Identify clashes and potential coordination problems at an early stage.
- Work closely with the architectural team to develop efficient and integrated design solutions.
- Coordinate structural requirements with specialist consultants where required.
D- Site Support:
- Undertake site inspections to monitor structural works and resolve technical issues.
- Review contractor submissions, shop drawings, material submissions and method statements.
- Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) and technical queries.
- Review proposed structural modifications and contractor design submissions.
- Assist the Project Manager in assessing technical changes and variations.
- Provide engineering advice during construction while maintaining DTEB's professional responsibilities.
E. Client & Authority Coordination:
- Represent DTEB professionally on structural engineering matters.
- Understand client requirements and provide practical engineering solutions.
- Coordinate structural submissions with relevant authorities when required.
- Assist in obtaining necessary approvals and resolving authority comments.
- Maintain strong professional relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
- Provide technical leadership to structural engineers, junior engineers and CAD/BIM technicians.
- Review the work of junior team members and provide guidance and constructive feedback.
- Allocate structural engineering tasks according to project requirements and staff capabilities.
- Mentor graduate and junior engineers and contribute to their professional development.
- Promote high standards of engineering practice, accuracy and professional responsibility.
- Encourage effective collaboration between structural and other engineering disciplines.
G. Quality Assurance & Risk Management:
- Ensure compliance with DTEB's quality assurance procedures.
- Carry out independent technical reviews of structural designs and calculations.
- Ensure structural documentation is accurate, coordinated and complete before issue.
- Identify potential structural, technical and construction risks at an early stage.
- Ensure appropriate checking and approval procedures are followed.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of DTEB's engineering standards and procedures.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited university.
- Post graduate qualifications will be advantageous.
Experience
- Min of 12 years' experience in structural engineering design in engineering consultancy firms.
- The experience shall include a variety of buildings i.e., residential, industrial, high rise, etc.
- Preference will be given to those candidates with GCC experience.
- Good knowledge of the use of structural engineering design software's.
- Good experience of projects supervision.
- Good knowledge of procedures for assessment of buildings and structural conditions.
- GCC driving license will be advantageous.
- Must have good communication skills.
Technical Skills:
The candidate should have strong working knowledge of:
- Structural analysis and design.
- Reinforced concrete structures.
- Foundations and substructures.
- Structural engineering software.
- Preparation and checking of structural calculations.
- Preparation and review of structural drawings.
- Technical specifications and reports.
- International structural design codes and standards.
- Construction documentation and quality control. Experience with software such as ETABS, SAFE, SAP2000, STAAD. Pro or equivalent will be an advantage.
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
- Strong structural engineering and analytical ability.
- Sound engineering judgement.
- Leadership and team-management skills.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- High attention to detail. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Professional integrity and accountability.
- Proactive approach to identifying and resolving problems.Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary consultancy environment.
Financial benefits will be depend on candidate’s experience and DTEB standard within the following range:
- Basic salary: BD 500/- to BD 600/-
- Allowance for accommodation and others BD 300/- to BD 400/-
- Economy class flight ticket to country of origin on yearly basis.
- Mobile phone and sim card.
- 30 days paid leave per calendar year after the completion of each year service with the company.