Senior Architect

Full Job Description

Objective: To provide architectural services that supplement a multi-disciplinary team in developing the design of projects. Routinely leads the Project Design Team on large and/or complex projects as the Project Architect.
Main responsibilities : Evaluate and interpret specific requirements from data received from the Project Manager and/or the Client to identify issues that may influence the development of concept designs.

Facilitate the development of the production team structure, size and composition and a project time schedule in collaboration with the Project Manager.

Collaborate with the (Senior) Project Manager throughout the duration of a project to establish realistic and achievable project goals with prudent time schedules.

Apprise the Head of Department completely on the status of all projects being managed.

Create or oversee the creation of concept designs to facilitate the approval thereof by the client.

Oversee the Architect(s) in the modification of the approved concept design into a functional and efficient schematic arrangement that is effectively co-ordinated with the other disciplines (Engineering, QS).

Ensure that statutory authority submissions are timeously developed, checked and verified for submission in the correct format and that interim submissions for review (by the client or other parties) are timeously completed and meet contractual obligations.

Supervise the Architect(s) and other team members to ensure that design development is accurate, reflects the design intent and is well co-ordinated with other disciplines.

Manage the production of the working drawings, details, various schedules and the preparation of the Specifications and Tender Documents in accordance with the agreed time schedule, and implement appropriate
Reporting to : Head of Department (Architectural & Departmental Matters)
Duration : Permanent
Working hours : 42.5

University qualifications : B Arch, BSc (Arch) or Diploma in Architecture.
Previous experience : Minimum 10 years experience in an architectural or multi-disciplinary practice with proven experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities speciifed above. Must be fully CAD literate (AutoCad).

Must be able to handle at least 2 projects simultaneously, depending on size and complexity.
Typically leads a Project Team comprising Architects, Technical Architects and CAD Technicians – 6 or more at one time per project.

Specialist knowledge : 3D Revit

About The Company

Having been in business for 50 years, we have accumulated unparalled knowledge, skill, and creativity. We use our expertise to develop a truly tailored innovative and creative solution that is in line with our clients' specific requirements. We don't sell a "house style" - that's not our style.

The firm has its headquarters in Kuwait and has completed a wide range of projects locally and throughout the Middle East. A recent survey conducted by the World Architecture Magazine shows that SSH is currently ranked as number fifty two in the world.

We treat our employees as valued members of the team. We believe in the power of every single person who works here and the individual expertise they bring to a project. We reinforce the worth of every individual by giving them the room to excel.

SSH is registered in Kuwait with the Ministry of Planning, Ministry of Public Works, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Ministry of Defense, the Kuwait Municipality and many private enterprises.

The Firm is registered with international and bi-lateral agencies such as the United Nations Development Programme, the International Road Federation, the Arab Fund for Social and Economic Development, the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, the Committee for Reconstruction and Development in Lebanon.