Senior Site Architect / Assistant Resident Engineer

About the role

Kling Consult, an architectural and engineering consultancy founded in 1954 and headquartered in Germany, is hiring a Senior Site Architect / Assistant Resident Engineer for a full-time, six-day-a-week position in Dubai, UAE. The role covers architectural site supervision, design review, technical coordination and quality assurance on architectural works.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee and supervise architectural construction activities on site, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, quality standards and local regulations.
• Review architectural drawings, shop drawings, material submittals and method statements against design intent and project requirements.
• Coordinate with design architects, structural and MEP engineers, contractors and other stakeholders to resolve architectural design and construction issues.
• Monitor architectural works such as finishes, façade systems and waterproofing, and conduct site inspections, reviewing work inspection requests (WIRs) and material inspection requests (MIRs).
• Maintain records of inspections, site observations, non-conformance reports (NCRs) and construction progress, and report promptly to the Resident Engineer.
• Ensure architectural works comply with Dubai Municipality regulations, building codes, project specifications and industry best practices.
• Identify and resolve design discrepancies and coordination challenges to minimise construction delays.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture (mandatory).
• At least 10 years of overall experience, including at least 7 years in Dubai.
• Experience on large-scale villas and townhouse community developments is a must.
• Proven experience as a Site Architect, Project Architect, Design Architect, Senior Architect or Assistant Resident Engineer (architectural), with strong exposure to site supervision and construction activities.
• Previous experience with architectural and engineering consultancies in Dubai, with knowledge of local building codes, authority requirements and construction practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to coordinate with clients, contractors, consultants and multidisciplinary teams.

Required skills

• Ability to review and interpret architectural drawings, shop drawings, material specifications and construction details.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and other relevant architectural software.