Senior Site Architect / Assistant Resident Engineer

Senior Site Architect / Assistant Resident Engineer Kling Consult GmbH & Co. International KG is a leading architectural and engineering consultancy founded in 1954 and headquartered in Germany. With its first international office in Dubai, UAE, KC has a prominent presence in the Middle East and Asia. This is a full-time, 6 days a week position located in Dubai, UAE. Responsibilities • Architectural Site Supervision: Oversee and supervise architectural construction activities on-site, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, quality standards, and local regulations. • Design Review and Coordination: Review architectural drawings, shop drawings, material submittals, and method statements to ensure compliance with design intent and project requirements. • Technical Coordination: Coordinate with design architects, structural and MEP engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to resolve architectural design and construction issues. • Quality Assurance: Monitor architectural works, including finishes, façade systems, waterproofing, and other architectural elements, ensuring compliance with approved materials, specifications, and quality standards. • Site Inspections: Conduct site inspections, review work inspection requests (WIRs) and material inspection requests (MIRs), and ensure that architectural works are executed in accordance with approved drawings and specifications. • Documentation: Maintain accurate records of architectural inspections, site observations, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and construction progress. Ensure timely reporting to the Resident Engineer. • Design Compliance: Ensure that architectural works are executed in accordance with the approved design, addressing discrepancies between design drawings and actual site conditions. • Problem-Solving: Identify and resolve architectural technical issues, design discrepancies, and coordination challenges to minimize construction delays. • Compliance: Ensure that all architectural works comply with Dubai Municipality regulations, applicable building codes, project specifications, and industry best practices. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Architecture is mandatory. • Minimum of 10 years of overall experience, including at least 7 years in Dubai. • Experience working on large-scale Villas & Townhouses 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 architectural site supervision and construction activities. • Previous experience working with architectural and engineering consultancies in Dubai, with a comprehensive understanding of local building codes, authority requirements, and construction practices. • Strong architectural technical background, including the ability to review and interpret architectural drawings, shop drawings, material specifications, and construction details. • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and other relevant architectural software. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with clients, contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary teams. • Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve architectural design and construction issues while maintaining project quality and design integrity.