Senior Architect

Overview

• I’m currently working with a design studio in Dubai that is looking to bring in somebody to sit between the client, design team and project delivery side of the business.
• This is a good opportunity for somebody who enjoys managing projects and clients but still wants to stay close to the design process.
• The Dubai office is still growing, so you would be joining at a stage where you can genuinely influence how things are done locally rather than walking into a fully structured corporate environment.
• You’ll have direct exposure to leadership, responsibility from day one and the chance to become a key part of the office as it continues to expand.
• The role itself is very hands on.
• You’ll be leading projects, managing client relationships, coordinating consultants and contractors and making sure projects are running properly from briefing through to delivery.
• It would suit somebody who is organised, commercially aware and comfortable taking ownership of projects without needing to be heavily managed.
• What you’ll be doing
• Leading projects from briefing through to completion
• Managing client relationships and project communication
• Coordinating consultants, contractors and the design team
• Running meetings, programmes and reporting
• Supporting tendering, BOQs and delivery stages
• Playing a visible role in the growth of the Dubai office
• What they’re looking for
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• Project management and client facing experience
• Somebody comfortable running projects independently
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• UAE experience would be beneficial
• About the studio
• An established design practice with a growing presence in Dubai.
• The business has a strong reputation, good leadership and a steady pipeline of work, but still offers the flexibility and visibility that comes with being part of a smaller regional team.