Senior Technical Architct

A well established architectural practice in Dubai has picked up a run of new project appointments and is growing its team. They're looking for an experienced Senior Technical Architect to join them.

This one is for a creative architect with real technical strength. You'll have at least 15 years of experience, with a minimum of 5 years in the UAE. You'll communicate really well and enjoy delivering projects in a collaborative, professional studio.

What you'll be doing

• Joining the Project Director in client meetings and helping to prepare the project brief
  
• Delivering tasks across design projects, working with the team to complete deliverables in line with company policies and best practice standards
  
• Managing design projects through concept, developed design, technical design and construction documentation
  
• Managing the Revit workflow and models, and creating content
  
• Carrying out regular model audits and clash detection simulations
  
• Changing and revising drawings based on feedback and project requirements
  
• Preparing floor plans, elevations, sections and technical details, and developing detailed technical drawings from design sketches, specifications and notes
  
• Preparing final documentation for tender or construction sets, including drawings, specifications, 3D models and CAD files
  
• Preparing advanced technical drawing sets as part of the technical and construction documentation packages
  
• Making sure design specifications meet safety standards and government regulations, and checking that drawings comply with local building codes and industry standards
  
• Helping with tender documentation and specifications
  

Requirements

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture
  
• At least 15 years of experience, with at least 5 of those in the UAE
  
• Experience on medium and large scale projects with international architectural practices
  
• Working knowledge of international design standards (British and American) and local regulations
  
• Advanced knowledge of Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, architectural AI tools, and CSI and NBS specifications
  
• Experience working with the local authorities, including Dubai Municipality, Trakhees, Dubai Development Authority and Dubai Civil Defense
  
• Excellent communication skills
  

Benefits

• Up to 35,000 AED per month
  
• Work for a fantastic international company in their Dubai office with over 100 staff
  
• Work on large scale international projects