Senior Architect - Site Supervision
Location
Saudi Arabia | United Kingdom
Job description
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WSP is looking for a Senior Architect for a major construction project based out in Riyadh.
Your new role, what's involved?
- Monitor and supervise all on-site construction activities to ensure they align with the approved architectural designs and plans.
- Conduct regular site inspections to assess progress, identify potential issues, and ensure compliance with local building codes and regulations.
- Collaborate with contractors, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders to ensure effective communication and coordination throughout the construction process.
- Address and resolve any design-related issues that may arise during construction in consultation with the design team.
- Implement and maintain quality control measures to ensure that construction work meets the specified standards and quality expectations.
- Conduct inspections of materials, workmanship, and finished components to verify compliance with architectural and engineering standards.
- Prepare and maintain detailed project documentation, including daily reports, progress updates, and as-built drawings.
- Generate and submit regular reports to the project manager or client outlining the status of construction activities, potential risks, and recommended actions.
- Proactively identify and address any issues or challenges that may arise during construction, proposing viable solutions to keep the project on schedule and within budget.
- Work closely with the design team to resolve design discrepancies or modifications required during construction.
- Lead and supervise on-site project teams, including contractors and subcontractors, fostering a collaborative and efficient working environment.
- Provide guidance and support to the construction team members, ensuring that everyone is aligned with project goals.
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
- Degree educated, fully qualified Architect with 10 years post graduate working experience in KSA or GCC supervision role, preferably with a recognized global architectural consultancy. (Architect with reputed contracting company can also apply)
- Previous experience of working as a Senior architect. Essentially having detailed knowledge of post contract supervision role and responsibilities related to review of contractor’s shop drawings, submittals and site inspection procedures coordinate with the client & PMC representing the company.
- Review architectural designs shop drawings materials submissions, method statements, materials samples and ensure adherence to the concept & IFC drawings throughout the site construction process.
- Working knowledge of Autocad, Revit, Navisworks, BIM
- Experience of working on commercial / residential high rise / tall tower building projects.
What's in it for you?
What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!
WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.
Apply now and be the future of WSP!
As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, paid professional subscriptions.
Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognise the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
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