Senior Interior Designer

About GHD

Let’s start with our vision: water, energy and urbanisation made sustainable for generations to come.

With more than 14,000 people around the globe GHD is a leading engineering, architecture and environmental consulting firm. With our vision to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come, GHD delivers iconic projects that shape our landscapes, support our communities and set the path of our collective future. 

At GHD, we value innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. 

About the Role

Our Middle East operations have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Interior Designer to join our Qatar office. The successful candidate will possess the following. 

Responsibilities:

• Undertaking Design review, review of D&B Contractor’s submittals (material submittals, shop drawings, method statements) and coordinated review with other team members/ disciplines.
• Collaborate with Client team, internal discipline engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure that design concepts are executed accurately during the construction phase.
• Conduct regular on-site inspections and inspections at workshops/ factories to monitor progress, quality of work, and compliance with design specifications, building codes, and regulations.
• Assist in the selection of materials, finishes, and furnishings that align with the design concept, budget, and project timeline.
• Identify and address design-related challenges that may arise during construction, proposing solutions that maintain the project's design intent.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records, including site reports, progress photos, and quality control documentation.
• Act as a point of contact for clients (if required), providing updates on construction progress, addressing any concerns, and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Work closely with D&B contractors to clarify design details and contractors' shop drawings, resolve discrepancies, and ensure that construction is carried out in accordance with the design plans and approved shop drawings.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or interior design. Additional certifications or training in construction management is a plus.
• Working experience of minimum 12 years on large projects, like, Palaces, Hotels, Residential & Commercial Buildings, etc.
• Proven experience in construction site management, with a focus on interior design projects. Prior experience in coordinating with contractors and tradespeople is highly valued.
• Proficient in CAD software, 3D modeling (BIM), and other relevant design and construction management tools.
• Strong knowledge of local building codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining design integrity throughout the construction process.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and address design and construction challenges in a timely and effective manner.
• Capable of working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment, fostering positive relationships with colleagues and project stakeholders.

This is a great opportunity for you to develop your career while being part of a well-established and growing organization. A competitive salary package will be offered to the successful candidate based on qualifications, skills and experience. GHD practices family friendly policies and warmly welcomes applications from all nationalities and supports the nationalization programs in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

 Our commitment to you

Commitment is a powerful word that defines how we do business, how we serve our clients and how we care for one another. We will support your needs by giving you the tools to do your best work and then recognize achievements. We will set your curiosity free to allow brilliant minds to do their best work. We will invest in new ideas, removing barriers where we can. Finally, we will encourage you to collaborate with thousands of diverse people across our global business.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion lies at the heart of our team culture. We operate a flat intellectual hierarchy meaning every voice is heard and has genuine influence. We believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and experience, and we recognize the value this brings our collective team approach to solving challenging client problems.

Inclusion is hugely important to us, and we want to ensure every team member can balance work around their unique personal circumstances. We will advocate for your professional development and provide access to formal education through the GHD Business School and practical application through technical delivery.