Job Description

Our leading International Architectural Design Practice client has a new requirement for a well experienced Senior Revit Architect to join their team in Dubai. Successful candidates will have a proven background as a Senior Revit Architect on major commercial, hospitality and mixed use in the UAE. Suitable candidates must have worked for a recognised design consultancy previously. This role is available for immediate joining and is a direct hire, permanent opportunity employed directly by our client. Key Responsibilities:

• Produce concept, schematic and detailed drawings in line with project briefs and within agreed timeframes, to a standard required by the client including the required level of information, presentation and documentation control.
• Design Development
• Completion of all packages of work to clients standards on time.
• Adhere to client standards. Ensure all documentation is as per clients handbook.
• Ensure all documentation is as per local codes and regulations.
• Must have in depth detailed knowledge of local codes and regulations
• Must have knowledge of building permit procedures.
• Ensure Project Architects meet agreed deadlines for documentation issue.
• Ensure all work is delivered to the correct standard and on time.
• Assist the Project Architects with the local authority submissions in accordance with the relevant local authority requirements.
• Be proactive and suggest improvements or amendments required to the systems.
• Ensure that technical knowledge is up to date with:
• Standard construction techniques and details.
• Construction techniques and details typical to Middle East construction.
• Be aware of new construction practices and their impact on details.
• Share knowledge of construction detailing.
• Research different supplier's details.
• Ensure knowledge of materials and systems are up to date and expanded on a project to project basis.
• Demonstrate knowledge and appreciation of the scope of works for the whole range of sub consultants. i.e.: HVAC systems, lighting level coordination, acoustical requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Client/ Operators procedures and standards to enable the compliance of design.
• Ensure sub-consultants requirements are adequately incorporated in drawing packages.
• Assume responsibility for developing a specialist interest. For example, sustainable design, roof detailing, timber specifying, paint specifying etc.
• Ensure adequate knowledge of specifications in order to correctly annotate drawings.
• Ensure adequate English to ensure correct spelling and grammar on all documentation.

REVIT Architect Experience:

• Education: Bachelor in Architecture.
• Experience wise must have 12-15 years of experience, most recent experience must be in UAE - 5 years minimum, and MUST have worked for well-regarded design consultancies as opposed to Contractors.
• Software: Autodesk REVIT essential, Rhino, Grasshopper, Dynamo a bonus.
• Experience of major design projects including high rise, mixed use, commercial and hospitality projects is preferred.
• Design thinking
• Imaginative and creative thinking
• Decision making
• Communication

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent