Architect Dubai UAE

Position: Architect

Date posted: 2021-05-07

Industry: Other

Employment type: Full Time

Experience: 5 to 8 plus year

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree holder

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Company: RMJM

Description:

Are you an Architect with 5+ years of experience looking for a new challenge? Do you want to join the largest architectural network of its kind? Then we want to hear from you!

RMJM is one of the world’s largest networks of architects with offices across five continents. Our design-led approach connects

People and places, context and culture to create dynamic modern architecture that enhances our daily lives. RMJM believes in

A more than architecture approach: a collaborative process encompassing planning, engineering, art and sustainable urban and landscape design.

Overall Purpose

To actively be involved in the design and technical production of projects. To supervise Junior and Interns and provide support for senior colleagues in delivery of project objectives

Key Objectives

To provide proactive support and assistance in delivery of project objectives.

Contribute to positive studio culture.

To provide supervision of Junior Architects and Interns

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Delivery
• Develops checks and coordinates technical aspects of the design of a project.
• Prepares design presentations including renderings, models, sample boards, and related design graphics.
• Assists the Project Architect/Project Coordinator in resolving project design and technical issues.
• Keeps the supervisor informed of progress or need for assistance.
• Helps in development of the technical design and the preparation of architectural design and construction documents Including drawings and specifications
• Collaborates with the Project Designer for the design of the project

Leadership

• Supervises assigned junior staff.
• Mentors junior staff.

Service and Market

• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements throughout the project
• Follows established standards for drawings and procedures.
• Provide effective client liaison and day-to-day point of contact
• Provide effective point of contact for external consultants

Talent Development

• To provide the staff member with the tools & training for CAD presentation and assist from a software point of view.
• Takes responsibility for personal development and of the junior staff.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Job Title: Architect

Reports to: Senior Architect

Leadership/Experience

• Min 5 to 8 years work experience
• Experience in a variety of Architecture design categories – Commercial, Mixed Use, Hospitality, Residential etc.
• Develop projects in the design stages.
• Taking the lead in preparation of architectural drawings, technical matters.
• Ability to effectively meet project milestones
• Ability to work independently or as part of the team under the direction of Senior Architect/Associate.
• Awards/Achievements

Communication

• Communicate openly and effectively
• Good verbal / written communication skills
• Capabilities to liaise with Sub consultants, Visualizer, Suppliers etc.
• Communicates design intent, recognises potential issues; communicates promptly with senior team members
• Participating in design charrettes & workshops
• Ability to provide narratives for the inception of design
• Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines effectively
• Approachable with a positive attitude; Co-operative and receptive to feedback

Team Work

• To support the project team
• Assist in the coordination of internal project team
• Participate in team meetings and design workshops
• Share new found knowledge and skills with the colleagues
• Participating in internal CPD presentations
• Ability to work independently or as part of the team under the direction of Senior Architect/Associate.
• Take responsibility, where required by the project leader, for specific areas of the design and project development.

Creative Process

• Capability to define aesthetic or functional concepts
• Demonstrate design technique
• To understand planning, standards and formulate design decisions and present for discussion
• Produce feasibility studies options by addressing the projects brief, context, opportunities and limits
• Researching appropriate products, materials, design references
• Drawing and sketching design solutions by hand
• Ability to take initiative in response to direction or instruction.

Design Execution

• Production of unique architectural idea from pre-concept design to construction documentation
• Well- developed knowledge and understanding of building, planning standards, local regulations
• Revision and assembly of informative reports based on client RFP’s & brief.
• Understands the implications of time on cost, able to compromise where necessary
• Accountable for accuracy and quality of work
• Liaise with members of the internal and external project team to ensure the design is coordinated, the standards and local
• Regulations are met

Software Skills:

• Proficiency with BIM:
• Revit
• Dynamo
• Navisworks
• AutoCAD
• BIM 360

Proficiency with Planning & Scheduling:

• Microsoft Office

Proficiency with 3D Modelling:

• SketchUp

Proficiency with Visualization:

• Lumion
• Adobe Premiere

Proficiency with Graphic Design:

• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Illustrator

Using the code ARCHD3 as your subject line.