Design Manager
Ignite Selection
Dubai, UAE
My client is an Architectural & Engineering
Consultant based in Dubai and they are currently seeking a strong Design
Manager to join their growing Architectural team.
Represent the firm in communications with the client on a regular basis and provide leadership and management of the design delivery and review process.
- Ensure that the design process is implemented in accordance with the contract conditions.
- Delegate design review tasks and overview the outputs by the architectural review team assigned to the specific project.
- Manage the input of specialist design review team personnel and ensure their inputs are integrated with other team members.
- Ensure that co-ordination with other design discipline review teams is carried out.
- Interface with the client to convey progress of design reviews and obtain further design briefing clarification.
- Interface with the client to manage their approvals of design packages in keeping with agreed project milestones and design programmes.
- Report regularly on the design consultants performance and highlight any areas of concern along with recommendations for corrective action.
- Report on the design consultants fulfillment of their design scope agreements and liabilities.
- Identify the Long lead time material/design package submissions and obtain client approvals to avoid any delays to the works.
- Attend and/or Chair design review meetings/workshops with design consultants as required to ensure that their performance is in line with agreed design programmes and design briefing documents.
- Report regularly on any aspect of design which may present a risk to the progressive contract programme completion.
Represent the firm in communications with the client on a regular basis and provide leadership and management of the design delivery and review process.
- Ensure that the design process is implemented in accordance with the contract conditions.
- Delegate design review tasks and overview the outputs by the architectural review team assigned to the specific project.
- Manage the input of specialist design review team personnel and ensure their inputs are integrated with other team members.
- Ensure that co-ordination with other design discipline review teams is carried out.
- Interface with the client to convey progress of design reviews and obtain further design briefing clarification.
- Interface with the client to manage their approvals of design packages in keeping with agreed project milestones and design programmes.
- Report regularly on the design consultants performance and highlight any areas of concern along with recommendations for corrective action.
- Report on the design consultants fulfillment of their design scope agreements and liabilities.
- Identify the Long lead time material/design package submissions and obtain client approvals to avoid any delays to the works.
- Attend and/or Chair design review meetings/workshops with design consultants as required to ensure that their performance is in line with agreed design programmes and design briefing documents.
- Report regularly on any aspect of design which may present a risk to the progressive contract programme completion.
- Minimum of 15 years' experience of
architectural design experience
- At least 7 years of UAE project experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Architecture
- Professional registration
- Have experience in managing large mixed use projects independently with a team of Architects
- Need good leadership an communication skills
- At least 7 years of UAE project experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Architecture
- Professional registration
- Have experience in managing large mixed use projects independently with a team of Architects
- Need good leadership an communication skills
Ignite is a specialist Construction and Property
Recruitment Consultancy. We are experts in the Middle East and Asia markets
which we service from our offices in the UAE and UK.
Our consultants operate
in a niche market making them experts in their sector. This allows us to offer
our clients and candidates expert market knowledge whilst building long term
relationships.
We pride ourselves on
recruiting Construction and Property staff of all levels and disciplines. We
offer the same high quality service whether you are recruiting or seeking work
from Engineer through to Company Director level.
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Interior
CAD Designer
Ignite Selection
Dubai, UAE
Client is a global design firm that specialise
in high-end luxury hospitality projects seeking to hire 2x Interior CAD
Designers for their Dubai Office.
This is a superb opportunity to work with a renowned firm that has grown from strength to strength through the first quarter of 2017.
This is a superb opportunity to work with a renowned firm that has grown from strength to strength through the first quarter of 2017.
• Ideal Candidates will have significant CAD
skills, and experience in interiors
• Previous experience on high end / 5 star Hotel projects is essential
• Degree in Architecture or Interior Design
• Must be located currently in the UAE
• Previous experience on high end / 5 star Hotel projects is essential
• Degree in Architecture or Interior Design
• Must be located currently in the UAE
Ignite is a specialist Construction and Property
Recruitment Consultancy. We are experts in the Middle East and Asia markets
which we service from our offices in the UAE and UK.
Our consultants operate
in a niche market making them experts in their sector. This allows us to offer
our clients and candidates expert market knowledge whilst building long term
relationships.
We pride ourselves on
recruiting Construction and Property staff of all levels and disciplines. We
offer the same high quality service whether you are recruiting or seeking work
from Engineer through to Company Director level.
Apply Now
Senior
Architectural Technologist
Ignite Selection
Dubai, UAE
Client is a firm of
Architects and Engineers that are currently seeking a Senior Architect to join
their team.
The person they are seeking should be a team leader to lead a team of Architects and shall have the capability to independently handle major projects from start to finish.
They should be good at developing concepts for major projects including sketch up,3D models etc. and then take the project forward to detail design and construction drawings within the scheduled time.
Should be conversant with the local design guidelines of various approving authorities with a flair for following the authorities for approvals.
The person they are seeking should be a team leader to lead a team of Architects and shall have the capability to independently handle major projects from start to finish.
They should be good at developing concepts for major projects including sketch up,3D models etc. and then take the project forward to detail design and construction drawings within the scheduled time.
Should be conversant with the local design guidelines of various approving authorities with a flair for following the authorities for approvals.
• Proven track record in a similar capacity is a
MUST.
• Must have a degree in Architecture and be located in the UAE
• Minimum 8 years experience within the GCC
• The ability to mentor and drive a team of Architects and Drafters aswell as managing external consultants on delivery of services.
• Excellent English communication skills are required, teamed with the ability to present to the Management team, and to VIP clients.
Salary paying up to 25,000 AED
• Must have a degree in Architecture and be located in the UAE
• Minimum 8 years experience within the GCC
• The ability to mentor and drive a team of Architects and Drafters aswell as managing external consultants on delivery of services.
• Excellent English communication skills are required, teamed with the ability to present to the Management team, and to VIP clients.
Salary paying up to 25,000 AED
Ignite is a specialist Construction and Property
Recruitment Consultancy. We are experts in the Middle East and Asia markets
which we service from our offices in the UAE and UK.
Our consultants operate
in a niche market making them experts in their sector. This allows us to offer
our clients and candidates expert market knowledge whilst building long term
relationships.
We pride ourselves on
recruiting Construction and Property staff of all levels and disciplines. We offer
the same high quality service whether you are recruiting or seeking work from
Engineer through to Company Director level.
Apply Now
Architect
Ignite Selection
Dubai, UAE
We are seeking a highly
qualified and very proactive Architect to join a world renowned Architectural
firm to support the Lead Architect of a very interesting and impressive project
in the UAE.
- Provide support to the Lead Architect and management staff
- Review shop drawings, specifications, cost estimates and construction material recommendations submitted by outside architects and contractors to ensure adherence to contract and notifies Architect of discrepancies
- Review work of contractor, verifying specified materials are being used, dimensions are as drawn and quality is according to contract document
- Create and maintain records of specification and drawing
- Research building products for value and efficiency
- Assist in preparation and administration of construction documents
- Keep within budgets and timelines
- Ensure that all works are carried out to specific standards, building codes, guidelines and regulations
- Attend meetings
- Conduct on-site observation to monitor construction activities and to ensure compliance with plans
- Follow architectural trends and advancements
- Work closely with a range of other professionals such as building service engineers, construction managers, quantity surveyors and architectural technologists
- Assist in writing and presenting reports, proposals, applications and contracts
- Adapt plans according to circumstances and resolving any problems that may arise during construction
- Play a part in project and team management
- Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, and construction time
- Assist in taking appropriate decisions on the design, location, and materials for a proposed building construction
- Produce building plans using computer aided design software programs and technical drawing tools, when required
- Ensure building designs fall within the specified budget and requirements of a client
- Provide support to the Lead Architect and management staff
- Review shop drawings, specifications, cost estimates and construction material recommendations submitted by outside architects and contractors to ensure adherence to contract and notifies Architect of discrepancies
- Review work of contractor, verifying specified materials are being used, dimensions are as drawn and quality is according to contract document
- Create and maintain records of specification and drawing
- Research building products for value and efficiency
- Assist in preparation and administration of construction documents
- Keep within budgets and timelines
- Ensure that all works are carried out to specific standards, building codes, guidelines and regulations
- Attend meetings
- Conduct on-site observation to monitor construction activities and to ensure compliance with plans
- Follow architectural trends and advancements
- Work closely with a range of other professionals such as building service engineers, construction managers, quantity surveyors and architectural technologists
- Assist in writing and presenting reports, proposals, applications and contracts
- Adapt plans according to circumstances and resolving any problems that may arise during construction
- Play a part in project and team management
- Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, and construction time
- Assist in taking appropriate decisions on the design, location, and materials for a proposed building construction
- Produce building plans using computer aided design software programs and technical drawing tools, when required
- Ensure building designs fall within the specified budget and requirements of a client
- Minimum Bachelor's degree in Architecture or
related field
- Previous work experience in a Design Studio is a distinct advantage
- Minimum of 5 years of architectural experience including use of CAD technology; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved
- Very good knowledge of architecture and architectural principles and techniques
- Very good knowledge of types of building materials and construction methods
- Knowledge of structural, mechanical and electrical engineering relating to building costs
- Knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards
- Ability to access materials and products and make sound selection decisions
- Expert in use of software: Inventor, Revit, AutoCAD 2D and 3D, Adobe CS Suite and MS Office or equivalent
- Needs to be a deeply logical thinker with an eye for detail and design, as well as the ability to see the bigger picture of a project
- Previous work experience in a Design Studio is a distinct advantage
- Minimum of 5 years of architectural experience including use of CAD technology; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved
- Very good knowledge of architecture and architectural principles and techniques
- Very good knowledge of types of building materials and construction methods
- Knowledge of structural, mechanical and electrical engineering relating to building costs
- Knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards
- Ability to access materials and products and make sound selection decisions
- Expert in use of software: Inventor, Revit, AutoCAD 2D and 3D, Adobe CS Suite and MS Office or equivalent
- Needs to be a deeply logical thinker with an eye for detail and design, as well as the ability to see the bigger picture of a project
Ignite is a specialist Construction and Property
Recruitment Consultancy. We are experts in the Middle East and Asia markets
which we service from our offices in the UAE and UK.
Our consultants operate
in a niche market making them experts in their sector. This allows us to offer
our clients and candidates expert market knowledge whilst building long term
relationships.
We pride ourselves on
recruiting Construction and Property staff of all levels and disciplines. We
offer the same high quality service whether you are recruiting or seeking work
from Engineer through to Company Director level.
Apply Now
Head of Planning
Ignite Selection
Dubai, UAE
Cclient is currently
looking for a head of planning to work on a High rise project based in Dubai.
The project value is up to AED 600 million and my client is in the process of
building multiple residential buildings
This position is to work for a leading Tier One contractor in the UAE, who specialise only in design and build projects.
This position is to work for a leading Tier One contractor in the UAE, who specialise only in design and build projects.
- Minimum 20 years experience (5 years in the
UAE)
- Commercial Build experience is a must and previous experience must be on a high rise residential
- Degree qualified is essential
- Must be a strong character and must have experience of leading a planning department
- Commercial Build experience is a must and previous experience must be on a high rise residential
- Degree qualified is essential
- Must be a strong character and must have experience of leading a planning department
Ignite is a specialist Construction and Property
Recruitment Consultancy. We are experts in the Middle East and Asia markets
which we service from our offices in the UAE and UK.
Our consultants operate
in a niche market making them experts in their sector. This allows us to offer
our clients and candidates expert market knowledge whilst building long term
relationships.
We pride ourselves on
recruiting Construction and Property staff of all levels and disciplines. We
offer the same high quality service whether you are recruiting or seeking work
from Engineer through to Company Director level.
Apply Now