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An excellent consulting firm in Kuwait are looking to recruit a brilliant Principal Architect with proven competence in at least one principal sphere of architecture and exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

You will assist Project Architects in the preparation of the Scope of Work and Design Briefs, Concept Designs and Schematic Design and the presentations thereof.

To apply sound and diversified knowledge of architectural design principles and make independent judgements on architectural design approaches, problems and methods.

To promote advanced architectural and design techniques and develop upon theories, precepts and practices.

To provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced design architects and to work with them to improve and develop their creative abilities.

The Project Architect is the principal design professional on an architectural project representing the firm with the client as well as with the contractor, associated consultants, and Statutory Authorities.

The Project Architect will manage the entire architectural process through all defined stages until project completion is achieved.

The Project Architect will lead the other design team disciplines

• Arrange Peer Review sessions to discuss, evaluate and adjudicate the merits and qualities of individual concept designs and design details.

• Mentor colleagues, provide design critiques and expert advice and guidance on a range of architectural issues.

• Keep current on architectural design trends and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of contemporary and progressivealso.
construction technology, new building methods and new materials.

• Regularly apprise the Head of Department completely on the status of all design projects in which they are involved.

• Assist the HOD with staff performance appraisals.

• Evaluate and interpret specific requirements from data received from the (Senior) Project Manager and/or the Client to identify issues that may influence the creation and/or development of concept designs.

• Develop outstanding and creative concept design ideas independently or in collaboration with other design architects and team members.

• Attend all design meetings with various parties (clients, suppliers, statutory authorities, other disciplines) to clarify and/or confirm design requirements, obtain information and ensure that the design facets of the project are being correctly progressed.

• Ensure the appropriate involvement of structural, mechanical and electrical disciplines in the development of concept designs.

• Manage the development of the approved concept design into a functional and efficient schematic arrangement that is effectively co-ordinated with the other disciplines (Engineering, QS).

• Assists in the preparation of preliminary cost estimates for concept designs.

• Facilitate the development of the production team structure, size and composition and a project time.

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