Architect

At Stantec we approach every project as a partnership because our work creates a lasting impact on our clients' communities. We believe that when smart, passionate, creative people come together, real possibilities are within reach.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do; they give our work purpose. If you want to be a part of our unwavering team and can bring your sense of imagination and determination to every challenge, then this is the right place for you.

Stantec is seeking a talented and motivated design professional to advance our architectural practice. The role of Architect will involve a wide range of project types in support of our current high-profile client base.

Key responsibilities:

1. Provide design within our emerging commercial architectural practice. Given our high-profile client base regionally, design talent and the ability to communicate and generate strong design ideas is a key component of this role.
2. Provide conceptual architectural design to the current range of master planning projects as well as take a leading role in vertical architecture work. Develop a portfolio of commercial architectural projects providing design leadership while ensuring the quality of information reflects the requirements of Stantec's standard policies and procedures.
3. Manage the design process from inception through concept, schematic design, and detail design to ensure quality and client satisfaction.
4. Coordinate with design leadership across offices to ensure best practice is achieved and the highest quality outcomes are delivered to clients.
5. Coordinate across offices for resource support and management where required.
6. Support the local Business Center Lead and Sector Leaders with a specific focus on assisting growth in the commercial sector.
7. Help develop and maintain a network of client relationships, maintaining a pipeline of project opportunities.

Person Specifications and Qualifications:

1. Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Architecture.
2. UAE National.
3. Minimum of 2 years as an Architect focused on design.
4. Expert in Revit architecture with a commitment to continuing professional development.
5. Knowledge in architectural principles, techniques, and technical detailing is required to execute the architectural working drawings to acceptable international standards.
6. Should be able to work alone or as part of a team, taking ownership for assigned deliverables & outputs.
7. Strong communication skills (written/verbal) and able to contribute effectively to discipline-specific discussions.
8. Strong interpersonal skills able to interact with team members of different disciplines.
9. Practical, hands-on, and up-to-date experience in architectural design.
10. Be inventive and imaginative in building design and master planning.
11. Enthusiastic, self-motivated team player keen to develop with our growing organization.
12. Demonstrated experience in using current architectural software packages, including Revit Architecture.
13. Knowledge of Navisworks, 3D Studio MAX, Rhino, and Photoshop is an added advantage.
14. Dynamic with good organizational skills and able to multitask.