Architectural Engineer

Job Description

Roles & ResponsibilitiesFacade & Envelope Management: Oversee the intricate installation of high-performance facade systems (unitized or stick curtain walls), ensuring strict compliance with wind-load deflection criteria, thermal insulation, acoustic performance, and weather/waterproofing standards.Design & Clash Coordination: Meticulously review and approve all architectural shop drawings, leading the coordination of Reflected Ceiling Plans (RCPs) and resolving critical clashes between architectural elements and massive MEP ductwork/piping using 3D BIM environments.Mock-up & Material Approvals: Drive the rapid delivery and approval of on-site mock-up rooms and material submittals, managing the Lead Consultant and Client representatives to secure sign-offs on luxury finishes (marble, custom joinery, specialized glazing) to prevent procurement delays. Basement & Podium Detailing: Manage the architectural execution of the 5+ level deep basements, ensuring flawless application of complex waterproofing membranes, protective screeds, traffic coatings, line marking, and wayfinding signage systems.Fire & Life Safety Execution: Direct the precise installation of passive fire protection systems, including fire-rated partitions, fire-stopping at slab edges, smoke curtains, and fire-rated doors, securing critical stage approvals from UAE Civil Defence.Finishes Subcontractor Control: Supervise and sequence a vast array of specialized architectural subcontractors (blockwork, plaster, tiling, painting, ceilings, joinery), managing the complex handover process from "wet trades" to final luxury fit-out.Snagging & Handover: Lead the rigorous internal Quality Assurance (QA) snagging process, progressively closing out defects on a floor-by-floor basis to ensure a zero-defect handover and the smooth issuance of the Building Completion Certificate (BCC).Desired Candidate ProfileEducational Background: Bachelor's Degree in Architectural Engineering or Architecture from an internationally recognized university.Targeted Experience: 10 to 15 years of continuous experience working for major Main Contractors, with a mandatory portfolio of delivering architectural packages for ultra-high-rise towers (50+ floors) and multi-level basements in the UAE.Technical Software Proficiency: Advanced, hands-on capability in BIM software (Autodesk Revit, Navisworks Manage) for 3D clash detection and architectural detailing, alongside expert-level AutoCAD skills.Facade & Envelope Expertise: Deep technical understanding of high-rise curtain wall engineering, specialized glass specifications, aluminum extrusion systems, and the logistics of installing exterior elements at heights exceeding 200 meters.Regulatory Acumen: Intimate, up-to-date knowledge of the UAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice, Dubai/Sharjah Municipality building regulations, and regional sustainability frameworks (e.g., Dubai Al Safat, Abu Dhabi Estidama, LEED).Material & Fit-Out Knowledge: Extensive expertise in standard and luxury building materials, tolerances, and the correct sequential methodologies for high-end interior fit-outs in premium residential, commercial, or hospitality towers.Quality & Detail Orientation: Exceptional attention to detail with an uncompromising stance on quality, coupled with the soft skills necessary to negotiate acceptable tolerances and finishes with demanding Client architects and interior designers.

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