Architect (Saudi National)

Role Overview:

We are currently recruiting for several Saudi Architect - Engineers to join our client-focused teams in Saudi Arabia. You will be accountable for the effective delivery of FM engineering and assurance services, exceeding the expectations of the client.

We are a sector-focused business actively operating and delivering within the Commercial, Residential, Education, Data Centre, Mixed Use, Sports, Retail, and Defense & Aerospace sectors. Our engineers work in close contact with clients, advising them on design and assurance activities for the client and their customers.

The primary role of each site-based Architect-Engineer is to monitor and report on the Construction Contractor's performance and effectiveness in respect of his engineering discipline in accordance with the Project Manager - Implementation’s (hereafter referred to as ‘PM’) instructions. To ensure adequate surveillance of the Construction Contractor's activities and verify records in respect of his engineering discipline, as and when required. To ensure that all FM activities under his control are undertaken in accordance with the applicable specifications, standards, codes of practice and quality system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out monitoring and surveillance of the Construction Contractor's activities in respect of his engineering discipline to determine compliance with the applicable specifications, standards, codes of practice, and the approved construction drawings.
• Review the Construction Contractor's site-generated data with respect to his engineering discipline.
• Monitor the Construction Contractor's site work methods involving his engineering discipline.
• Monitor and review the Construction Contractor's proposals and activities in respect of the programming and resourcing of his engineering discipline.
• Ensure all materials used and work performed are as per project construction specifications and oversee the selection and requisition of materials and equipment by review/comment/approval or rejection of Contractor’s material submittals.
• Monitor and certify, in liaison with other discipline engineers as necessary, the commissioning, testing, and handover of completed works together with O&M Manuals, within his engineering discipline.
• Monitor and review construction drawings, calculations, and shop drawings in respect of his engineering discipline and review their incorporation into as-built records.
• Within his area of responsibility, ensure that the Project and Quality Plan and related Project Documents are prepared, implemented, and updated through the respective phases of the project.
• Ensure that all Risks and Opportunities associated with the activities under his control are identified, communicated to the PM, and that the necessary risk mitigation and opportunity realization actions are identified and implemented.
• In liaison with the PM, monitor on a regular basis the site progress and actual against programmed start/finish dates for activities within his engineering discipline.
• Prepare monitoring and surveillance reports and liaise with the PM in respect of the report’s findings.
• Prepare, when directed by the PM, Technical Queries for submission to the Construction Contractor or FM Design Review Section, as appropriate.
• Liaise with the PM on the preparation of Observation Notes, Non-Conformance Reports, and on the Construction Contractor's subsequent proposals.
• Liaise and coordinate activities with each of the other discipline engineers as necessary.
• Liaise with, and report to, the PM as necessary in respect of the above items.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive, proactive approach to the role and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results.

Essential:

• Saudi National
• Must hold an Architecture Degree
• A minimum of 8 years’ Architectural work experience
• Willingness to fulfil a site-based role
• Understanding of engineering, design, and quality standards
• Well organized, diligent, proactive, assertive, well-disciplined, and commercially astute
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent customer service, communication, and client/external interface skills
• A track record of working with teams and managing projects by prioritizing workloads and delivering to deadlines
• A team player, outgoing, flexible, enthusiastic, ambitious, adaptable – a strong work ethic is essential
• Ability to identify and develop potential opportunities to secure more business for RLB

Company Overview:

With 200 KSA staff and 4,500 worldwide, Rider Levett Bucknall has a truly global reach, and with such scope, can offer a local presence to its clients almost without exception. We are committed to our core services and pride ourselves on our dedication to customer care and leading-edge service provision.

We are an award-winning, leading independent firm providing our clients with some of the most comprehensive and forward-thinking advice available.

We offer a range of complementary quantity surveying, project management, building surveying and advisory services from conception, through design and construction and operational performance of facilities to their eventual disposal or reuse.

Our clients have rapid access to the latest industry intelligence and innovations, which serve to enhance value and mitigate risk. We provide expert management of the relationship between value, time and cost from inception to completion. We do this through our global and local team of experts, who possess a passion for both core services and innovation.

We are committed to developing new services and techniques aimed at enhancing our clients' businesses in the long term.

Please note that only candidates who meet the above requirements will be considered for this role. We appreciate your interest in Rider Levett Bucknall and wish you the best of luck in your job search.