Achitecture Senior Specialist Abu Dhabi Ports

The Achitecture Senior Specialist at Abu Dhabi Ports will be responsible to review Architectural submissions of AD Ports customers in line with approved master plans and development guidelines and approved building codes as well as to participate in the formulation of rational plans and policies to guide the physical development of AD Ports’ land in line with the Company’s expressed goals and objectives and the Emirate of Abu Dhabi’s regulations. This is a senior level full time role. The salary for this role ranges from 16000 AED to 32000 AED, which may be slightly negotiatable during the interview.

Duties of Achitecture Senior Specialist

• Building permits review process for Abu Dhabi Ports customers.
• Coordinate with other disciplines involved in the permitting process.
• Suggest modifications to the process as required.
• Lead the preparation of development proposals for Abu Dhabi Ports projects.
• Participate in monitoring plan compliance and provide technical support during plan implementation.
• Provide the necessary guidance to promote safe, sustainable, and attractive developments.
• Participate in preparing development and design guidelines, codes, and other rules or regulations as required.
• Coordinate or support the preparation and periodic update of other architectural and planning documents as required (e.g. building codes …).
• Carry out any other activity identified to support the department.
• Participate in the Preparation of all master planning and land planning related activities from preparing scopes of work through monitoring plan compliance and managing change.
• Active involvement in KEZAD Clients building permits process Reviews.
• Work as an effective member of the Urban Planning and Permitting Department to develop plans and policies for a large, mixed use industrial port development
• Guide tenants to secure building permits.
• Liaise with external regulatory authorities and stakeholders as necessary.
• Contribute to development and land management policies and procedures including building permits.
• Manage in-house project teams and external consultants to carry out tasks.
• Initiate further studies or architectural activities required to support the implementation of the KPIZ Master Plan, strategic plans, business plans, and other AD Ports initiatives.

Eligibility Requirements for Role of Achitecture Senior Specialist

• Degree or Post Graduate Qualification in Architecture.
• 6-8 years of experience in Architectural Design.
• Relevant experience in the region is required especially Abu Dhabi Municipality Building Permits.
• Experience in the Architectural design, circulation and other relevant disciplines.

Skills Desired

• Strong knowledge in Abu Dhabi International Building CODE (ADIBC).
• Strong knowledge of urban planning, urban design, and/or related field(s)
• Strong ability in methods and techniques of effective research and technical report preparation and presentation.
• Ability to prepare, analyse and interpret planning and development proposals, technical and administrative reports, statements, and correspondence. 
• Estidama Pearl Qualified Professional (PQP) is a plus.
• Fluent written & spoken English (minimum) knowledge in Arabic is a plus.

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Chief Executive Officer Abu Dhabi Ports