Resident Architect

Our Global Design Consultancy Client has a new requirement for a well experienced Resident Architect to join their team in Dubai, UAE to work on a new build residential, commercial and hospitality project. Successful candidates will have a proven background as a project leader specialised in complex design projects in the UAE / GCC and have relevant Consultancy company background and experience. This role is available for immediate joining and is an initial 6 Month Contract position as an outsource, employed by J10 Consulting. Key Responsibilities: To lead the on-site architectural supervision and consultant services for major construction projects. This includes the administration of pre and post-contract responsibilities as defined by the appointment, managing and coordinating multidisciplinary site teams where applicable, ensuring alignment with the approved design intent, and monitoring compliance with the project’s contract, codes, and specifications. The role serves as a primary interface between the client, contractors, design teams, and other stakeholders. The Resident Architect is responsible for leading the on-site project team and driving the successful delivery of the project. Design Site Leadership • Lead the site-based lead consultancy team (where present) to ensure high standards of quality, compliance, coordination, and delivery across all stakeholders, proactively addressing deficiencies as they arise. • Oversee and assist with design deliverables, pre-engineering, shop drawings, RFIs, submittals, inspections, and construction queries to support timely resolution and adherence to project requirements. • Review and approve works, including but not limited to mock-ups, sample rooms, materials, and finishes, ensuring alignment with the approved design / designer, specifications, and project requirements. • Ensure effective design coordination across all disciplines and contribute to the resolution of design and construction-related conflicts. • Conduct regular architectural and design-focused site walks to monitor the implementation of the approved design intent, including look, feel, materiality, and spatial quality. • Identify, document, and report design, aesthetic, and quality-related risks or non-compliances to the stakeholders through structured observations and reporting. • Prepare and issue monthly architectural / design guardianship reports summarising site observations, key risks, and matters requiring attention. • Review and provide comments on material samples, mock-ups, mood boards, finishes, look & feel assessments, and sample rooms to support alignment with the approved design intent. • Provide architectural and interior design clarifications, including aesthetic and design intent matters, where requested by the Client. • Participate in value engineering and design development discussions, providing input on architectural quality, aesthetic impact, and alignment with the approved design intent. • Coordinate closely with PMCM, the Contractor, and the wider consultant team during site reviews, technical meetings, and design discussions to maintain alignment between design intent, construction execution, and client expectations. • Monitor that the executed works reflect the approved design, client expectations, and applicable codes and regulations throughout the construction process. • Ensure RFIs, approvals, instructions, and IFC changes are managed through the established project communication and authority channels and are properly coordinated across all parties. • Produce and issue timely internal and external dashboards capturing progress, quality, design alignment, and emerging risks. Site Supervision Team Management • Direct and manage the day-to-day performance of the site supervision team (architects, engineers, inspectors, sub-consultants and the like). • Ensure all team members are properly briefed on their roles and responsibilities. • Implement structured delegation and reporting mechanisms. • Conduct periodic audits, QA/QC / technical reviews, and performance assessments. • Maintain a collaborative, professional, and high-performing supervision environment on site. • Ensure employees / team members conduct are upheld to the highest standards • Monitor and update in coordination with stakeholders the project, staff deployment, associated schedule and ensure timely delivery of the same at the agreed frequency Project & Contract Administration • Direct and manage the day-to-day performance of the site supervision team (architects, engineers, inspectors, sub-consultants and the like). • Ensure all team members are properly briefed on their roles and responsibilities. • Implement structured delegation and reporting mechanisms. • Conduct periodic audits, QA/QC / technical reviews, and performance assessments. • Maintain a collaborative, professional, and high-performing supervision environment on site. • Ensure employees / team members conduct are upheld to the highest standards • Monitor and update in coordination with stakeholders the project, staff deployment, associated schedule and ensure timely delivery of the same at the agreed frequency Project Coordination & Stakeholder Interface • Act as the senior site representative of the lead consultant. • Establish and manage coordination mechanisms among the consultant team, contractor, suppliers, and client representatives. • Participate in progress meetings, site coordination meetings, and technical reviews. • Monitor and steer project progress and associated scheduling and produce relevant reports • Provide strategic input and advice to the client to ensure project objectives are met. Quality & Compliance Oversight • Enforce quality control standards and escalate issues that risk the design quality or compliance of the project / deliverables • Monitor health, safety, and environmental practices on site. • Participate in final inspections, testing, and commissioning phases. • Ensure defect lists, non-conformance reports and site observations are compiled and rectified in line with contract obligations. • Ensure pre-engineering deliverables are in line with contract agreement and implement measures to maintain and or rectify resulting shortfalls • Monitor and advise on change control process

Resident Architect Experience: • Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction related field • Minimum 12-15+ years of relevant experience in complex design, new build projects • At least 5 years in the UAE and at least 3 of these with a recognised PMC or lead engineering consultancy. • Requires a comprehensive knowledge of construction related processes, as well as industry practices • Requires excellent written and oral English communication skills • Familiarity with software packages typically associated with Construction management • Proven ability to perform in a lead capacity on a program.