Senior Architect

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

About the company

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Main purpose of the job

Mott MacDonald requires 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 major villa project.

• 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 specifications, contract documents, and approvals.
• Resolve design and technical issues with the engineering team on the project.
• Participate in preparing progress reports and in verifying cost-related matters in order to finalize monthly payment certificates.
• Ensure that responses are complete and in compliance with the contract documents. Where problems are found, work with team leader to resolve.
• Attend progress review meetings and coordination meetings to assist the Project Lead/Senior Engineer in resolving any site issues such as discrepancies in projectu2019s 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.
• Be familiar with the necessary engineering methodologies as well as the corresponding equipment, materials, consumables, tools, and manpower allocations related to the discipline of expertise.

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an internationally accredited university.
• Experience in a similar role with prior experience of working on residential developments, namely villa 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.

Flexible working

At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.

• 90 calendar days paid maternity leave.
• Competitive annual leave.
• An annual professional institution subscription.
• Annual company performance bonus scheme u2013 subject to company performance.

Location and contract details

Company Industry: Construction

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