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Site Architect

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Ghd
Global leader in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services.
Support Resident Engineer, oversee architectural construction, coordination and QA
5d ago
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Onsite
Company Size
10,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Architecture
Construction services
Consulting
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Property Development
Sector Specialisms
Water
Energy
Resources
Environment
Property and Buildings
Transportation
Hydrology and Hydrodynamics
Digital Technologies
Role
What you would be doing
material review
site inspection
contract administration
quality assurance
coordination
drawing review
  • Review Contractor's material proposals against specified technical performance requirements and advise the Project Manager on the appropriateness of the proposals.
  • Prepare draft site / engineer's instructions, relating to the project, as required and issue to the Project Manager.
  • Performs works inspection requests and material inspection requests as required to support the project.
  • Processing of contract documents & assist contract administration.
  • Review Contractor's installation method statements.
  • Attend project, site progress and any related technical meetings as directed by the project manager.
  • Provides resolution for technical engineering problems within the assigned discipline(s); coordinates application of solutions to ensure progress on site.
  • Review construction submittals from project inception to close-out.
  • Reviews and interprets discipline design drawings and specifications to ensure current re vision level and correct technical execution of the work.
  • Lead the coordination process with other disciplines.
  • Quality Assurance: Plan and coordinate testing and inspection of products and processes. Implement corrective actions or continuous improvement initiatives and monitor them to make sure they are effective.
  • Review Contractor's proposed sub contractor(s) associated with the engineering works from a technical standpoint.
  • Organizational Capability Building: Provide coaching to team members to develop their skills.
  • Operational Compliance: Identify, within the team, instances of noncompliance with the organization's policies and procedures and/or relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, reporting these instances and escalating issues as appropriate.
  • Collaborates with construction management to eliminate any hazards associated with the work that may adversely affect the environment or the safety or health of employees.
  • Construction Management: Supervise others on a construction project, working within established operational systems.
  • Lead the snagging and de-snagging process with an aim to progress the works to completion through this process.
  • External Communications: Help others get the most out of external communications systems by offering support and advice.
  • Undertake general project site observation / inspection of the works for Contractor's adherence to the approved shop drawings and Consultant's specification, good working practices, the construction schedule and health & safety.
  • Performance Management: Respond to personal objectives and use performance management systems to improve personal performance; or monitor the performance of the team, allocate work and review completion, take appropriate corrective action to ensure timeliness and quality, and contribute to formal individual performance management and appraisal.
  • Leadership and Direction: Communicate the local action plan; explain how this relates to the function's strategy and action plan and to the broader organization's mission and vision; motivate people to achieve local business goals.
  • Work Scheduling and Allocation: Assign short-term work schedules to a team of subordinates in order to achieve expectations while following established timelines.
  • Hands on in monitoring the interior architectural works for conformance with the provisions of the contract documents and the procedures manual.
  • Health, Safety, and Environment: Follow the organization's health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to the well-being of self and others in the workplace; instruct the team in safe working methods; identify instances of risky behaviors within the team and take appropriate action, escalating serious issues as appropriate.
  • Advise the Project Manager / Resident Engineer of any technical aspects of the architectural works that may affect construction progress, quality and the like.
  • Oversee architects and inspectors for all architectural work and ensure that installation activities comply with contractual obligations and quality control standards.
  • Ensures that the project quality control procedures are used for the construction supervision works and monitors it for improvement.
  • Reviewing, and processing all shop drawings and architectural technical submittals.
  • Provide advice to the Project Manager about any variation costs that may be claimed by the Contractor during the course of the works.
  • Client & Customer Management (External): Help senior colleagues manage client and customer relationships by using relevant sales or client systems.
  • Assist the Resident Engineer in performing the contractual duties on site.
  • Review Contractor's shop drawings against the design [tender] drawings for compliance with the design intent and return to project manager with appropriate comments / approval.
  • Monitors procurement and deliveries to ensure timeliness in support of construction activities and schedule within the assigned discipline.
What you bring
3-6 years
supervision
bachelor's
rfi response
  • General Experience: Experience enables job holder to deal with the majority of situations and to advise others (Over 3 years to 6 years)
  • Managerial Experience: Experience of general supervision of more junior colleagues (7 to 12 months)
  • Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level
  • Answering RFI’s related to interior and architecture.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1928
Year Founded
The organization has been evolving since 1928, starting as a small engineering practice and growing into a global powerhouse.
5 Continents
Global Presence
The organization operates across five continents, with key markets including Australia, the United States, and the UK.
  • With a focus on innovation, it integrates expertise across various sectors to deliver world-class solutions.
  • The organization is known for tackling large and complex projects, such as designing bridges and tunnels and constructing energy-efficient buildings.
  • Notable projects include infrastructure development for major cities and energy-efficient solutions for industrial facilities.
  • The organization continues to expand its digital and technological capabilities to ensure solutions are cutting-edge and sustainable.
Culture + Values
  • Safety
  • Teamwork
  • Respect
  • Integrity
Environment + Sustainability
2050
Net-zero target validated by SBTi
Science-based target validated by the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) for achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by FY2050.
2025
Carbon neutral commitment
Committed to achieving carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025.
70%
Recycled materials in packaging
Boxes for electrical products use 70% recycled materials and are fully recyclable.
  • Prioritising direct emissions reductions over purchasing carbon offsets (statement from Enterprise Sustainability Leader)
  • Partnered with Decarbonisation Network to support clients' decarbonisation roadmaps and accelerate net-zero goals
  • Slimline packaging to reduce material usage and transportation impact
Inclusion & Diversity
Level 4–5
GDEIB Inclusion Benchmark
Targeting level 4–5 on the Global Disability Inclusion Benchmarking (GDEIB) by 2025.
9 Employee Groups
Resource Groups Established
Established 9 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support various diversity demographics.
  • Board‑mandated aim to become #1 in industry for inclusion & diversity
  • I&D strategy built on five behaviours: open, informed, accountable, empathetic, bold
  • Inclusion & Diversity goals embedded in employee performance reviews
  • Awards: Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (2020–2022), Workforce Diversity Award (2021), Disability Equality Index – Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion (2023)
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