Senior Architect

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Main Purpose Of The Job

Mott MacDonald require a site-based engineer to support shop drawing endorsements, material submittal review, method statement reviews, as-built drawing review, testing and commissioning review for a highrise Buildings project.

Key responsibilities and duties are listed, but not limited to, the below:

• Conduct supervision of works in adherence to the contract; ensure guidelines are being adhered to for all architectural works
• Make recommendations to the Resident Engineer regarding the selection and approval of sub-contractors in coordination with and through consultations with owner/client representatives
• Review and project contract documents (drawings, shop drawings, specifications etc.); coordinate with Contractor and engineers prior to commencing construction activities
• Notify the Project Principal of any discrepancies identified against contract documents; prepare corrective action plans to be taken
• Assist in resolving any issues raised by Contractor and prepare recommendations to the Project Principal as appropriate
• Review related construction materials and finishes samples submitted; ensure compliance against local legislation and technical specifications mandated by the contract
• Inspect procured materials delivered to site; ensure compliance against local legislation and and specifications/contract documents/approvals
• Resolve design and technical issues with the engineering team on the project.
• Participate in preparing progress reports and in verifying costs related matters in order to finalize monthly payment certificates
• Ensuring that responses are complete and in compliance with the contract documents. Where problems are found, work with team leader to resolve
• Attends progress review meetings and co-ordination meetings to assist the Project Lead/Senior Engineer in resolving any site issues such as discrepancies in project’s drawings
• Monitor Health and Safety of the construction works and report on the same. If required stop the construction works if unsafe practices are being followed.
• Familiar with the necessary Engineering methodologies as well as the corresponding equipment, materials, consumables, tools and manpower allocations related to the discipline of expertise.
  
  

• Bachelors’ degree in Architecture from an internationally accredited university
• Experience in a similar role with prior experience of working on residential developments, namely highrise buildings schemes
• Demonstrable experience and knowledge of architecture including finishes, materials inspection etc.
• Continuously looking for innovations and improvements to manage workload and accomplish deliverables across individuals, teams and projects
• Using leadership skills to build and nurture relationships and also creating effective working environments
• Able to manage multiple teams with diverse backgrounds on geographically and culturally diverse teams
  
  

• 90 calendar days paid maternity leave
• Competitive annual leave
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance