Architect

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Our Qatar based Design Services team needs an experienced Architect to join the team and help to provide proactive design support. The role demands a proactive individual who will design from inception through to completion of project.

This position will suit a qualified Architect with a minimum of 5 years’ experience and a sound understanding of all forms of building structures. Exposure to residential, commercial, educational, hospitality and/ or hospital developments will be beneficial. 

Requirement:

• Assist with leading and contributing to the design process from conceptual phase through to the construction documentation and ensuring the design idea is consistent and accurately executed.
• Prepare, and develop where required, drawings, models, images, and other documents relating to the design.
• Review and validation of design deliverables for projects of medium to high complexity with clients and authorities, capturing feedback and acquiring approvals, as needed.
• Collaborate closely, where appropriate, with members of the external design team and other associated organizations or companies.
• Technically competent in the use of AutoCAD, Revit, 3D Sketches, Adobe Suite and Rhino.
• Proactively checks and coordinates project documents (including but not limited to multi-disciplinary drawings, design reports, technical specifications, etc.) and ensure they meet Client requirements and Industry Standards.
• Preparation of discipline drawings for submission to the Statutory Authorities. Developed knowledge of local & international codes, regulations and submission requirements.
• Implementing SID “Safety in Design” principals throughout the design process and ensuring ISO 9001 Quality Assurance Structure throughout projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s qualification with relevant Architectural degree. PMI or APM certification is desirable.
• Proven experience of which 8 years must be working on Medium to Large Scale Projects.
• RIBA/AIA Licensed Architect would be preferred. MMUP Registration is ideal and LEED or GSAS credentials is an advantage.
• Extensive experience from concept through to construction, across a range of project types including residential, commercial, hospitality, medical, leisure, education and high-rise developments. Previous site experience would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of QCS and NFPA would be preferred.
• Proficiency in Revit, 3D rendering software utilizing a Revit or Sketchup/Rhino is a requirement.
• Middle East experience and working knowledge of design and construction practices specific to this region.
• High work performance and excellent communication and presentation skills.